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#423 of 542 schools in ME
Buxton Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 06/msad 06 · Buxton, ME
A Rsu 06/msad 06 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
912 Long Plains Road, Buxton, ME 04093
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buxton Center Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is below 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 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 32 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buxton Center 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 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buxton), 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
$85,208
Median home value
$315,500
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Edna Libby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–3 | Not available | 306 | Compare → |
| George E Jack SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 4–5 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
| H B Emery JR Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | 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 06/msad 06
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buxton Center Elementary School is listed in RSU 06/MSAD 06; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buxton Center Elementary School
Buxton Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Buxton, ME, part of Rsu 06/msad 06, serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buxton Center Elementary School
What grades does Buxton Center Elementary School serve?
Buxton Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Buxton Center Elementary School?
Buxton Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buxton Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buxton Center Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buxton Center Elementary School rank in ME?
Buxton Center Elementary School ranks #423 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Buxton Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buxton Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Buxton Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buxton Center Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Buxton Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Buxton Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buxton Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Buxton Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buxton Center Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Buxton Center 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (207) 929-3836
- Area population (ZIP 04093)
- 8,451
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 04093; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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