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Eastport Elementary School

Elementary School · Eastport Public Schools · Eastport, ME

An elementary school in Eastport, ME where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 High Street, Eastport, ME 04631

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
District spending per student$22,472
Chronic Absenteeism48.4%

Students at Eastport Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(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 70% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

62.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eastport Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low153/100K

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

$46,205

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$538/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lubec Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–83.7 mi89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Eastport Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$22,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eastport Elementary School is listed in Eastport Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastport Elementary School

Eastport Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eastport, ME, part of Eastport Public Schools, serving approximately 91 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastport Elementary School

What grades does Eastport Elementary School serve?

Eastport Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Eastport Elementary School?

Eastport Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastport Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastport Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastport Elementary School rank in ME?

Eastport Elementary School ranks #533 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Eastport Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastport Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Eastport Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastport Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Eastport Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Eastport Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eastport Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastport Elementary School?

62.6% of students at Eastport Elementary 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
91
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.4%
Area population (ZIP 04631)
1,230
Area median age
62.9
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 04631; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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