Excellent
#28 of 542 schools in ME
Top 5% in state
George B Weatherbee School
Elementary School · Rsu 22 · Hampden, ME
A Rsu 22 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22 Main Road North, Hampden, ME 04444
- Math 94% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George B Weatherbee School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 32 points since 2019, reaching 93% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where George B Weatherbee 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampden), 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
$102,922
Median home value
$270,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Drive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Brewer Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 4.6 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Fairmount SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 4–5 | 4.9 mi | 257 | 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 22
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
George B Weatherbee School is listed in RSU 22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George B Weatherbee School
George B Weatherbee School is a public elementary school in Hampden, ME, part of Rsu 22, serving approximately 267 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George B Weatherbee School
What grades does George B Weatherbee School serve?
George B Weatherbee School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School?
The student-teacher ratio at George B Weatherbee School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George B Weatherbee School rank in ME?
George B Weatherbee School ranks #28 of 542 schools in ME.
What is George B Weatherbee School's MySchoolScout rating?
George B Weatherbee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 George B Weatherbee School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George B Weatherbee School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is George B Weatherbee School a charter school?
No, George B Weatherbee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George B Weatherbee School a Title I school?
No, George B Weatherbee School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George B Weatherbee School?
22.5% of students at George B Weatherbee 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (207) 862-3254
- Area population (ZIP 04444)
- 9,322
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 04444; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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