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#366 of 542 schools in ME
Islesboro Central School
School · Islesboro Public Schools · Islesboro, ME
A school in Islesboro, ME serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
PO Box 118, Islesboro, ME 04848
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Islesboro Central School score 90% proficient, which is in line with what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
9.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Islesboro Central 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average503/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Islesboro), 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
$75,625
Median home value
$291,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04848; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Islesboro Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Islesboro Central School is listed in Islesboro Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Islesboro Central School
Islesboro Central School is a public school in Islesboro, ME, part of Islesboro Public Schools, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Islesboro Central School
What grades does Islesboro Central School serve?
Islesboro Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Islesboro Central School?
Islesboro Central School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Islesboro Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Islesboro Central School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Islesboro Central School rank in ME?
Islesboro Central School ranks #366 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Islesboro Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Islesboro Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Islesboro Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Islesboro Central School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Islesboro Central School a charter school?
No, Islesboro Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Islesboro Central School a Title I school?
No, Islesboro Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Islesboro Central School?
9.2% of students at Islesboro Central 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (207) 734-2251
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 04848)
- 686
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 04848; 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
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