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#212 of 542 schools in ME

Top 39% in state

East Grand School

School · Rsu 84/msad 14 · Danforth, ME

A Rsu 84/msad 14 school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

31 Houlton Road, Danforth, ME 04424

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness2.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation0.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$23,978
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at East Grand School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(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 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

58%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where East Grand 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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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

$42,313

Median home value

$109,800

Median rent

$540/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
0.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Rsu 84/msad 14

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Grand School is listed in RSU 84/MSAD 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Grand School

East Grand School is a public school in Danforth, ME, part of Rsu 84/msad 14, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Grand School

What grades does East Grand School serve?

East Grand School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend East Grand School?

East Grand School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Grand School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Grand School rank in ME?

East Grand School ranks #212 of 542 schools in ME.

What is East Grand School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Grand School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Grand School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Grand School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Grand School a charter school?

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

Is East Grand School a Title I school?

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

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

58.0% of students at East Grand 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 – 12th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 04424)
1,065
Area median age
54.4
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 04424; 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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