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#398 of 542 schools in ME
Eric L Knowlton School
Elementary School · Rsu 60/msad 60 · Berwick, ME
A Rsu 60/msad 60 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8 Noble Lane, Berwick, ME 03901
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eric L Knowlton School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 21 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eric L Knowlton 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated921/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Berwick), 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
$77,790
Median home value
$331,300
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollinsford Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Maple Wood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 3–5 | 3.7 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Berwick AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 134 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 60/msad 60
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eric L Knowlton School is listed in RSU 60/MSAD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eric L Knowlton School
Eric L Knowlton School is a public elementary school in Berwick, ME, part of Rsu 60/msad 60, serving approximately 225 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eric L Knowlton School
What grades does Eric L Knowlton School serve?
Eric L Knowlton School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Eric L Knowlton School?
Eric L Knowlton School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eric L Knowlton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eric L Knowlton School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eric L Knowlton School rank in ME?
Eric L Knowlton School ranks #398 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Eric L Knowlton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eric L Knowlton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Eric L Knowlton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eric L Knowlton School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Eric L Knowlton School a charter school?
No, Eric L Knowlton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eric L Knowlton School a Title I school?
No, Eric L Knowlton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eric L Knowlton School?
30.7% of students at Eric L Knowlton 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (207) 698-1188
- Area population (ZIP 03901)
- 8,094
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 03901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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