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#356 of 542 schools in ME
Fort O'brien School
Elementary School · Machiasport Public Schools · Machiasport, ME
A Machiasport Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
492 Port Road P.O. Box 37, Machiasport, ME 04655
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort O'brien School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort O'brien 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$52,188
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street School-east MachiasEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Rose M Gaffney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 4.0 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.
Machiasport Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort O'brien School is listed in Machiasport Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort O'brien School
Fort O'brien School is a public elementary school in Machiasport, ME, part of Machiasport Public Schools, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #356 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort O'brien School
What grades does Fort O'brien School serve?
Fort O'brien School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fort O'brien School?
Fort O'brien School has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort O'brien School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort O'brien School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort O'brien School rank in ME?
Fort O'brien School ranks #356 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Fort O'brien School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort O'brien School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Fort O'brien School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort O'brien School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fort O'brien School a charter school?
No, Fort O'brien School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort O'brien School a Title I school?
No, Fort O'brien School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort O'brien School?
42.6% of students at Fort O'brien 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (207) 255-4575
- Area population (ZIP 04655)
- 1,001
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 · 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 04655; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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