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#241 of 542 schools in ME
Top 44% in state
Center Drive School
Elementary School · Orrington Public Schools · Orrington, ME
An Orrington Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
17 School Street, Orrington, ME 04474
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 88% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center Drive School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 32 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
28.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center Drive 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$92,583
Median home value
$239,200
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
40%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earl C Mcgraw SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–2 | 1.6 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| George B Weatherbee SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 3–5 | 1.6 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Brewer Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 5.0 mi | 176 | 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.
Orrington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center Drive School is listed in Orrington Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center Drive School
Center Drive School is a public elementary school in Orrington, ME, part of Orrington Public Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Drive School
What grades does Center Drive School serve?
Center Drive School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Center Drive School?
Center Drive School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Drive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Drive School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center Drive School rank in ME?
Center Drive School ranks #241 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Center Drive School's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Drive School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Center Drive School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center Drive School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Center Drive School a charter school?
No, Center Drive School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center Drive School a Title I school?
No, Center Drive School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center Drive School?
28.5% of students at Center Drive 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
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Phone
- (207) 825-3697
- Area population (ZIP 04474)
- 3,837
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 04474; 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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