Below Average
#441 of 542 schools in ME
Central School
Elementary School · Rsu 35/msad 35 · South Berwick, ME
A Rsu 35/msad 35 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
197 Main Street, South Berwick, ME 03908
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
12.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Berwick), 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
$97,927
Median home value
$385,000
Median rent
$1,535/mo
College educated
38.8%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Rollinsford Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Vivian E Hussey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–3 | 2.6 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Idlehurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–2 | 3.4 mi | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 35/msad 35
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central School is listed in RSU 35/MSAD 35; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central School
Central School is a public elementary school in South Berwick, ME, part of Rsu 35/msad 35, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central School rank in ME?
Central School ranks #441 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central School a charter school?
No, Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central School a Title I school?
No, Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central School?
12.7% of students at Central 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (207) 384-2333
- Area population (ZIP 03908)
- 7,384
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 03908; 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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