Very Good
#85 of 542 schools in ME
Top 16% in state
Brewer Community School
Elementary School · Brewer Public Schools · Brewer, ME
An elementary school in Brewer, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
92 Pendleton Street, Brewer, ME 04412
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brewer Community School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brewer 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,836/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brewer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,490
Median home value
$218,100
Median rent
$984/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
56%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04412; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Fairmount SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–5 | 2.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–3 | 2.1 mi | 176 | 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.
Brewer Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brewer Community School is listed in Brewer Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brewer Community School
Brewer Community School is a public elementary school in Brewer, ME, part of Brewer Public Schools, serving approximately 860 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brewer Community School
What grades does Brewer Community School serve?
Brewer Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Brewer Community School?
Brewer Community School has an enrollment of approximately 860 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewer Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewer Community School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brewer Community School rank in ME?
Brewer Community School ranks #85 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Brewer Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brewer Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Brewer Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brewer Community School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Brewer Community School a charter school?
No, Brewer Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brewer Community School a Title I school?
No, Brewer Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brewer Community School?
39.7% of students at Brewer 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 860
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (207) 404-5700
- Area population (ZIP 04412)
- 9,654
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 04412; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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