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#119 of 542 schools in ME

Top 22% in state

Glenburn Elementary School

Elementary School · Glenburn Public Schools · Glenburn, ME

An elementary school in Glenburn, ME serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

991 Hudson Road, Glenburn, ME 04401

  • Math 86% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency88% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$17,266
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Glenburn Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency86%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 36 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
86%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glenburn Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low204/100K

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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

$66,136

Median home value

$229,600

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

54.8%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Glenburn Public Schools

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$17,266NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenburn Elementary School is listed in Glenburn Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenburn Elementary School

Glenburn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glenburn, ME, part of Glenburn Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenburn Elementary School

What grades does Glenburn Elementary School serve?

Glenburn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Glenburn Elementary School?

Glenburn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenburn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenburn Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenburn Elementary School rank in ME?

Glenburn Elementary School ranks #119 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Glenburn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenburn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Glenburn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenburn Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Glenburn Elementary School a charter school?

No, Glenburn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glenburn Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Glenburn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenburn Elementary School?

24.9% of students at Glenburn Elementary 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
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Penobscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
Area population (ZIP 04401)
44,418
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
40.8
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 04401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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