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#234 of 542 schools in ME
Top 43% in state
Garret Schenck School
Elementary School · Rsu 74/msad 74 · Anson, ME
A Rsu 74/msad 74 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 317, Anson, ME 04911
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garret Schenck School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garret Schenck 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated806/100K
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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
$56,207
Median home value
$104,500
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabec Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Solon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 93 | 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.
Rsu 74/msad 74
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garret Schenck School is listed in RSU 74/MSAD 74; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garret Schenck School
Garret Schenck School is a public elementary school in Anson, ME, part of Rsu 74/msad 74, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garret Schenck School
What grades does Garret Schenck School serve?
Garret Schenck School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Garret Schenck School?
Garret Schenck School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garret Schenck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garret Schenck School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garret Schenck School rank in ME?
Garret Schenck School ranks #234 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Garret Schenck School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garret Schenck School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Garret Schenck School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garret Schenck School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garret Schenck School a charter school?
No, Garret Schenck School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garret Schenck School a Title I school?
No, Garret Schenck School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garret Schenck School?
72.0% of students at Garret Schenck 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (207) 696-3100
- Area population (ZIP 04911)
- 1,787
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 04911; 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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