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#12 of 64 private schools in ME

Top 17% of private schools

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester

School · Wiscasset, ME

A private school in Wiscasset, ME serving grades 1st – 11th.

Private

485 CHEWONKI NECK RD, Wiscasset, ME 04578

  • 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in ME.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,135.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Enrollment87
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in ME

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated891/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wiscasset), 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

$82,750

Median home value

$301,700

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04578; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.4%
Black4.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian2.3%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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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.

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester is listed in Wiscasset, ME; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester is a private school in Wiscasset, ME, serving approximately 87 students in grades 1st-11th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 64 private schools in ME.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester

What grades does Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester serve?

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester serves students in grades 1st through 11th.

How many students attend Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester?

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester?

The student-teacher ratio at Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester rank in ME?

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester ranks #12 of 64 private schools in ME.

What is Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester's MySchoolScout rating?

Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester a private school?

Yes, Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester a religious school?

No, Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast Semester is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 11th
Enrollment
87
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 04578)
4,608
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
48.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04578; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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