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#357 of 542 schools in ME
Hope Elementary School
Elementary School · Hope Public Schools · Hope, ME
An elementary school in Hope, ME where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
34 Highfield Road, Hope, ME 04847
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Elementary 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 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
25.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average392/100K
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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
$83,462
Median home value
$301,500
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Appleton Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 135 | 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.
Hope Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hope Elementary School is listed in Hope Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Elementary School
Hope Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hope, ME, part of Hope Public Schools, serving approximately 137 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #357 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Elementary School
What grades does Hope Elementary School serve?
Hope Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Hope Elementary School?
Hope Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Elementary School rank in ME?
Hope Elementary School ranks #357 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hope Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Hope Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hope Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hope Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hope Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hope Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Hope 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
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (207) 785-4081
- Area population (ZIP 04847)
- 1,711
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 04847; 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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