Needs Improvement
#528 of 542 schools in ME
Eddington School
Elementary School · Rsu 63/msad 63 · Eddington, ME
A Rsu 63/msad 63 elementary school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 Main Road, Eddington, ME 04428
- Math 45% proficient (2014)
- Reading 55% proficient (2014)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eddington School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2011, to 50% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eddington 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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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
$74,784
Median home value
$213,700
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veazie Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| Asa C Adams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Stillwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Fruit Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–3 | 4.9 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rsu 63/msad 63
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,927NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eddington School is listed in RSU 63/MSAD 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eddington School
Eddington School is a public elementary school in Eddington, ME, part of Rsu 63/msad 63, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eddington School
What grades does Eddington School serve?
Eddington School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Eddington School?
Eddington School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eddington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eddington School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eddington School rank in ME?
Eddington School ranks #528 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Eddington School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eddington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Eddington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eddington School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Eddington School a charter school?
No, Eddington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eddington School a Title I school?
No, Eddington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eddington School?
21.8% of students at Eddington 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (207) 843-6010
- Area population (ZIP 04428)
- 3,374
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 04428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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