Very Good
#114 of 542 schools in ME
Top 21% in state
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 72/msad 72 · Denmark, ME
A Rsu 72/msad 72 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
637 West Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brownfield Denmark Elementary School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 41 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
69.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Brownfield Denmark 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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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
$65,938
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in RSU 72/MSAD 72
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molly Ockett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 529 | Compare → |
| New Suncook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 105 | 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.
Rsu 72/msad 72
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is listed in RSU 72/MSAD 72; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denmark, ME, part of Rsu 72/msad 72, serving approximately 73 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
What grades does Brownfield Denmark Elementary School serve?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brownfield Denmark Elementary School rank in ME?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School ranks #114 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Brownfield Denmark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownfield Denmark Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brownfield Denmark Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brownfield Denmark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
69.9% of students at Brownfield Denmark 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oxford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (207) 452-2360
- Area population (ZIP 04022)
- 1,149
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 04022; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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