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#219 of 542 schools in ME
Top 40% in state
Harpswell Community School
Elementary School · Rsu 75/msad 75 · Harpswell, ME
A Rsu 75/msad 75 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
308 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harpswell Community School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harpswell Community 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$87,866
Median home value
$565,500
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Merry Meeting CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Bowdoin Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 197 | Compare → |
| Bowdoinham Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | Not available | 189 | Compare → |
| Williams-cone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 75/msad 75
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harpswell Community School is listed in RSU 75/MSAD 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harpswell Community School
Harpswell Community School is a public elementary school in Harpswell, ME, part of Rsu 75/msad 75, serving approximately 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harpswell Community School
What grades does Harpswell Community School serve?
Harpswell Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpswell Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpswell Community School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harpswell Community School rank in ME?
Harpswell Community School ranks #219 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Harpswell Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harpswell Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Harpswell Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harpswell Community School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harpswell Community School a charter school?
No, Harpswell Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harpswell Community School a Title I school?
No, Harpswell Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harpswell Community School?
18.6% of students at Harpswell Community 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (207) 729-5177
- Area population (ZIP 04079)
- 4,094
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 61.6
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 04079; 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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