Excellent
#7 of 542 schools in ME
Top 1% in state
Brownville Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 41/msad 41 · Brownville, ME
A Rsu 41/msad 41 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
774 Main Road, Brownville, ME 04414
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brownville Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 48 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brownville 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low210/100K
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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
$54,914
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in RSU 41/MSAD 41
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 41/msad 41
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brownville Elementary School is listed in RSU 41/MSAD 41; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brownville Elementary School
Brownville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brownville, ME, part of Rsu 41/msad 41, serving approximately 94 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brownville Elementary School
What grades does Brownville Elementary School serve?
Brownville Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Brownville Elementary School?
Brownville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownville Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brownville Elementary School rank in ME?
Brownville Elementary School ranks #7 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Brownville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brownville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Brownville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownville Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Brownville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brownville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brownville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brownville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brownville Elementary School?
87.2% of students at Brownville 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Piscataquis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (207) 965-8184
- Area population (ZIP 04414)
- 1,743
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 58.2
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 04414; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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