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Charter high school · Ecology Learning Center · Unity, Maine

Ecology Learning Ctr

Ecology Learning Ctr rates 6.1, right at the middle of Ecology Learning Center's high schools, whose rated median is 6.1.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Ecology Learning Center median is 6.1.

#305 of 542 schools in Maine · Ecology Learning Center: 1 high schools rated, median 6.1

The brief

An Ecology Learning Center charter high school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 305 of 542 schools in Maine and 1 of 1 in Ecology Learning Center.

Ecology Learning Ctr is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math70%21 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading90%21 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 70% of students were proficient in math and 90% in reading.2022 EdFacts; 2 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
8.8
33% of the rating
College Readiness
7.0
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.2
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 90% (2022 EdFacts).

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.
  • 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.
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.
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 04988; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Ecology Learning Ctr and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$50,000
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04988; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
50
Bikeable
County reported crime
251/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
32.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Ecology Learning Ctr serve?

Ecology Learning Ctr serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ecology Learning Ctr?

Ecology Learning Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecology Learning Ctr?

The student-teacher ratio at Ecology Learning Ctr is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ecology Learning Ctr rank in ME?

Ecology Learning Ctr ranks #305 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Ecology Learning Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?

Ecology Learning Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ecology Learning Ctr?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ecology Learning Ctr has 70% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Ecology Learning Ctr a charter school?

Yes, Ecology Learning Ctr is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ecology Learning Ctr a Title I school?

No, Ecology Learning Ctr is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ecology Learning Ctr?

32.4% of students at Ecology Learning Ctr 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
105
Student-teacher ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Waldo County
4-year graduation
80%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$14,340
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 04988)
1,958
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
33.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.