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#537 of 542 schools in ME

Harrison Elementary

Elementary School · Rsu 17/msad 17 · Harrison, ME

A Rsu 17/msad 17 elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

309 Naples Road, Harrison, ME 04040

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,949
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Harrison Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Harrison 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low109/100K

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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

$58,267

Median home value

$243,600

Median rent

$795/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

91.5%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dodge House SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–72.6 mi15Compare →
Stevens Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–52.8 mi304Compare →
Agnes Gray SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–6Not available122Compare →
Hebron Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–6Not available101Compare →

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 17/msad 17

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harrison Elementary is listed in RSU 17/MSAD 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harrison Elementary

Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Harrison, ME, part of Rsu 17/msad 17, serving approximately 106 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harrison Elementary

What grades does Harrison Elementary serve?

Harrison Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Harrison Elementary?

Harrison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 106 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrison Elementary rank in ME?

Harrison Elementary ranks #537 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Harrison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Harrison Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harrison Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Harrison Elementary a Title I school?

No, Harrison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

44.3% of students at Harrison 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 – 6th
Enrollment
106
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Area population (ZIP 04040)
2,963
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
55.7
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 04040; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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