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#224 of 542 schools in ME
Top 41% in state
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
Elementary School · Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences · Gray, ME
A charter elementary school in Gray, ME where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Shaker Rd, Gray, ME 04039
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$94,284
Median home value
$333,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is listed in Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is a public elementary school in Gray, ME, part of Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
What grades does Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science serve?
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science rank in ME?
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science ranks #224 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science a charter school?
Yes, Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science a Title I school?
No, Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science?
9.1% of students at Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science 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
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (207) 688-3727
- Area population (ZIP 04039)
- 8,004
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 04039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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