Excellent
#26 of 542 schools in ME
Top 5% in state
Bristol Consolidated School
Elementary School · Bristol Public Schools · Damariscotta, ME
An elementary school in Damariscotta, ME where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
767 Main St. Suite 2, Damariscotta, ME 04543
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bristol Consolidated School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bristol Consolidated 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Damariscotta), 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
$59,659
Median home value
$333,000
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04543; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bristol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 59 | 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.
Bristol Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bristol Consolidated School is listed in Bristol Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bristol Consolidated School
Bristol Consolidated School is a public elementary school in Damariscotta, ME, part of Bristol Public Schools, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bristol Consolidated School
What grades does Bristol Consolidated School serve?
Bristol Consolidated School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bristol Consolidated School?
Bristol Consolidated School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Consolidated School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bristol Consolidated School rank in ME?
Bristol Consolidated School ranks #26 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Bristol Consolidated School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bristol Consolidated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Bristol Consolidated School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bristol Consolidated School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bristol Consolidated School a charter school?
No, Bristol Consolidated School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bristol Consolidated School a Title I school?
No, Bristol Consolidated School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bristol Consolidated School?
36.4% of students at Bristol Consolidated 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
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (207) 677-2678
- Area population (ZIP 04543)
- 2,249
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 04543; 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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