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#337 of 542 schools in ME
Beals Elementary School
Elementary School · Beals Public Schools · Beals, ME
An elementary school in Beals, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 220, Beals, ME 04611
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beals Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beals Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,125
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beals Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beals Elementary School is listed in Beals Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beals Elementary School
Beals Elementary School is a public elementary school in Beals, ME, part of Beals Public Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beals Elementary School
What grades does Beals Elementary School serve?
Beals Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Beals Elementary School?
Beals Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beals Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beals Elementary School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beals Elementary School rank in ME?
Beals Elementary School ranks #337 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Beals Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beals Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beals Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beals Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beals Elementary School a charter school?
No, Beals Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beals Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Beals Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beals Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Beals Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (207) 497-5449
- Area population (ZIP 04611)
- 451
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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