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#95 of 542 schools in ME

Top 17% in state

Based on limited data

G Herbert Jewett School

Elementary School · Rsu 25 · Bucksport, ME

A Rsu 25 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

66 Bridge St, Bucksport, ME 04416

  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on ME state average
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$19,841
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where G Herbert Jewett 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average595/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bucksport), 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

$62,913

Median home value

$237,700

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

73.8%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 25

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

G Herbert Jewett School is listed in RSU 25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About G Herbert Jewett School

G Herbert Jewett School is a public elementary school in Bucksport, ME, part of Rsu 25, serving approximately 118 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about G Herbert Jewett School

What grades does G Herbert Jewett School serve?

G Herbert Jewett School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend G Herbert Jewett School?

G Herbert Jewett School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at G Herbert Jewett School?

The student-teacher ratio at G Herbert Jewett 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 G Herbert Jewett School rank in ME?

G Herbert Jewett School ranks #95 of 542 schools in ME.

What is G Herbert Jewett School's MySchoolScout rating?

G Herbert Jewett School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is G Herbert Jewett School a charter school?

No, G Herbert Jewett School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is G Herbert Jewett School a Title I school?

No, G Herbert Jewett School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G Herbert Jewett School?

43.2% of students at G Herbert Jewett 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 – Kindergarten
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 04416)
5,503
Area average commute
27.6 min
Area median age
41.2
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04416; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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