Excellent
#54 of 542 schools in ME
Top 10% in state
Cherryfield Elementary
Elementary School · Cherryfield Public Schools · Cherryfield, ME
An elementary school in Cherryfield, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 58, Cherryfield, ME 04622
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Cherryfield Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cherryfield Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$43,000
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$398/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cherryfield Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cherryfield Elementary is listed in Cherryfield Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cherryfield Elementary
Cherryfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Cherryfield, ME, part of Cherryfield Public Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cherryfield Elementary
What grades does Cherryfield Elementary serve?
Cherryfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Cherryfield Elementary?
Cherryfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherryfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherryfield Elementary is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cherryfield Elementary rank in ME?
Cherryfield Elementary ranks #54 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Cherryfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cherryfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Cherryfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cherryfield Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Cherryfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Cherryfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cherryfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cherryfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cherryfield Elementary?
50.5% of students at Cherryfield Elementary 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
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (207) 546-7949
- Area population (ZIP 04622)
- 1,043
- Area median age
- 56.6
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 04622; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.