Needs Improvement
#493 of 542 schools in ME
Carrabec Community School
Elementary School · Rsu 74/msad 74 · North Anson, ME
A Rsu 74/msad 74 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 187, North Anson, ME 04958
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrabec Community School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carrabec 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated806/100K
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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
$52,593
Median home value
$149,600
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garret Schenck SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Solon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 93 | 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 74/msad 74
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrabec Community School is listed in RSU 74/MSAD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrabec Community School
Carrabec Community School is a public elementary school in North Anson, ME, part of Rsu 74/msad 74, serving approximately 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrabec Community School
What grades does Carrabec Community School serve?
Carrabec Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carrabec Community School?
Carrabec Community School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrabec Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrabec Community 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 Carrabec Community School rank in ME?
Carrabec Community School ranks #493 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Carrabec Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrabec Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Carrabec Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrabec Community School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carrabec Community School a charter school?
No, Carrabec Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrabec Community School a Title I school?
No, Carrabec Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrabec Community School?
67.3% of students at Carrabec 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (207) 635-2209
- Area population (ZIP 04958)
- 2,135
- Area average commute
- 37 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 04958; 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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