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#386 of 542 schools in ME

East Auburn Community School

Elementary School · Auburn Public Schools · Auburn, ME

An elementary school in Auburn, ME where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15 Andrew Drive, Auburn, ME 04210

  • Math 92% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$14,801
Chronic Absenteeism17.4%

Students at East Auburn Community School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency92%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
92%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Auburn 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,660/100K

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

$66,552

Median home value

$254,600

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Dominic Academy-auburnPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.4 mi446Compare →
Margaret Murphy Center for Children-mainPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–82.2 mi18Compare →
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–62.5 mi524Compare →
Washburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–62.7 mi223Compare →

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.

Auburn Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Auburn Community School is listed in Auburn Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Auburn Community School

East Auburn Community School is a public elementary school in Auburn, ME, part of Auburn Public Schools, serving approximately 155 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Auburn Community School

What grades does East Auburn Community School serve?

East Auburn Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend East Auburn Community School?

East Auburn Community School has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Auburn Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Auburn Community School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Auburn Community School rank in ME?

East Auburn Community School ranks #386 of 542 schools in ME.

What is East Auburn Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Auburn Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 East Auburn Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Auburn Community School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Auburn Community School a charter school?

No, East Auburn Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Auburn Community School a Title I school?

No, East Auburn Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Auburn Community School?

43.9% of students at East Auburn 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 – 6th
Enrollment
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.4%
Area population (ZIP 04210)
24,294
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
40.7
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 04210; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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