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#200 of 542 schools in ME
Top 37% in state
Horace Mitchell Primary School
Elementary School · Kittery Public Schools · Kittery Point, ME
A Kittery Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 School Lane, Kittery Point, ME 03905
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horace Mitchell Primary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horace Mitchell Primary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low105/100K
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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
$138,519
Median home value
$485,400
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
67.4%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
1.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maude H. Trefethen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Little Harbour SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| New Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Brixham Montessori Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 4.4 mi | 29 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kittery Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horace Mitchell Primary School is listed in Kittery Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horace Mitchell Primary School
Horace Mitchell Primary School is a public elementary school in Kittery Point, ME, part of Kittery Public Schools, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #200 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horace Mitchell Primary School
What grades does Horace Mitchell Primary School serve?
Horace Mitchell Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School?
Horace Mitchell Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mitchell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horace Mitchell Primary School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horace Mitchell Primary School rank in ME?
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks #200 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Horace Mitchell Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horace Mitchell Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Horace Mitchell Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horace Mitchell Primary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Horace Mitchell Primary School a charter school?
No, Horace Mitchell Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horace Mitchell Primary School a Title I school?
No, Horace Mitchell Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horace Mitchell Primary School?
13.5% of students at Horace Mitchell Primary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (207) 439-1707
- Area population (ZIP 03905)
- 1,970
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 03905; 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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