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#235 of 542 schools in ME
Top 43% in state
Bowdoinham Community School
Elementary School · Rsu 75/msad 75 · Bowdoinham, ME
A Rsu 75/msad 75 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23 Cemetery Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowdoinham Community School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bowdoinham Community 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low164/100K
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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
$104,914
Median home value
$335,000
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Chop Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Harpswell Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 129 | Compare → |
| Williams-cone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 232 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 75/msad 75
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowdoinham Community School is listed in RSU 75/MSAD 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowdoinham Community School
Bowdoinham Community School is a public elementary school in Bowdoinham, ME, part of Rsu 75/msad 75, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #235 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowdoinham Community School
What grades does Bowdoinham Community School serve?
Bowdoinham Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bowdoinham Community School?
Bowdoinham Community School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdoinham Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdoinham Community School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowdoinham Community School rank in ME?
Bowdoinham Community School ranks #235 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Bowdoinham Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowdoinham Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Bowdoinham Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowdoinham Community School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bowdoinham Community School a charter school?
No, Bowdoinham Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowdoinham Community School a Title I school?
No, Bowdoinham Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowdoinham Community School?
21.7% of students at Bowdoinham Community 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sagadahoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (207) 666-5546
- Area population (ZIP 04008)
- 3,115
- Area median age
- 48.7
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 04008; 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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