Excellent
#42 of 542 schools in ME
Top 8% in state
Durham Community School
Elementary School · Rsu 05 · Durham, ME
A Rsu 05 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
654 Hallowell Road, Durham, ME 04222
- Math 93% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durham Community School score 92% proficient, which is above 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 26 points since 2019, reaching 93% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Durham 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low139/100K
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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
$96,492
Median home value
$287,800
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Falls Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Lisbon Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 655 | Compare → |
| Mast Landing SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | Not available | 281 | Compare → |
| Morse Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–2 | Not available | 316 | 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 05
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durham Community School is listed in RSU 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durham Community School
Durham Community School is a public elementary school in Durham, ME, part of Rsu 05, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durham Community School
What grades does Durham Community School serve?
Durham Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Durham Community School?
Durham Community School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Community School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durham Community School rank in ME?
Durham Community School ranks #42 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Durham Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durham Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Durham Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durham Community School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Durham Community School a charter school?
No, Durham Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durham Community School a Title I school?
No, Durham Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durham Community School?
13.2% of students at Durham 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (207) 353-9333
- Area population (ZIP 04222)
- 4,203
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 04222; 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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