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#194 of 542 schools in ME
Top 36% in state
James H Bean School
Elementary School · Rsu 18 · Sidney, ME
A Rsu 18 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2896 Middle Road, Sidney, ME 04330
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H Bean School score 92% proficient, which is above 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 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James H Bean 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$55,158
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04330; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Vassalboro Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Central Maine Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 3–12 | 5.0 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| China Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 256 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 18
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
James H Bean School is listed in RSU 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H Bean School
James H Bean School is a public elementary school in Sidney, ME, part of Rsu 18, serving approximately 297 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H Bean School
What grades does James H Bean School serve?
James H Bean School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James H Bean School?
James H Bean School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Bean School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Bean School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H Bean School rank in ME?
James H Bean School ranks #194 of 542 schools in ME.
What is James H Bean School's MySchoolScout rating?
James H Bean School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 James H Bean School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H Bean School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James H Bean School a charter school?
No, James H Bean School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H Bean School a Title I school?
No, James H Bean School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H Bean School?
29.6% of students at James H Bean 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (207) 547-3395
- Area population (ZIP 04330)
- 26,517
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 04330; 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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