Very Good
#129 of 542 schools in ME
Top 24% in state
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Elementary School · Brunswick Public Schools · Brunswick, ME
A Brunswick Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
44 McKeen Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 84% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 31 points since 2019, reaching 84% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brunswick), 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
$74,102
Median home value
$343,600
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Williams-cone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Woodside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Pathways Merry Meeting CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 12 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brunswick Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is listed in Brunswick Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is a public elementary school in Brunswick, ME, part of Brunswick Public Schools, serving approximately 508 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
What grades does Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary serve?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary rank in ME?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary ranks #129 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary a charter school?
No, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary?
27.4% of students at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary 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
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (207) 319-1960
- Area population (ZIP 04011)
- 22,081
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 04011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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