Below Average
#475 of 542 schools in ME
Elm Street School-east Machias
Elementary School · East Machias Public Schools · East Machias, ME
An elementary school in East Machias, ME where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 229, East Machias, ME 04630
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm Street School-east Machias score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 41 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elm Street School-east Machias 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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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
$56,875
Median home value
$180,800
Median rent
$864/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort O'brien SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Rose M Gaffney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 4.3 mi | 342 | 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.
East Machias Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Street School-east Machias is listed in East Machias Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Street School-east Machias
Elm Street School-east Machias is a public elementary school in East Machias, ME, part of East Machias Public Schools, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Street School-east Machias
What grades does Elm Street School-east Machias serve?
Elm Street School-east Machias serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Elm Street School-east Machias?
Elm Street School-east Machias has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-east Machias?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-east Machias 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 Elm Street School-east Machias rank in ME?
Elm Street School-east Machias ranks #475 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Elm Street School-east Machias's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Street School-east Machias has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Elm Street School-east Machias?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Street School-east Machias has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Elm Street School-east Machias a charter school?
No, Elm Street School-east Machias is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Street School-east Machias a Title I school?
No, Elm Street School-east Machias is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Street School-east Machias?
46.9% of students at Elm Street School-east Machias 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (207) 255-8692
- Area population (ZIP 04630)
- 1,294
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 04630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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