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Public elementary school · Rsu 23 · Old Orchard Beach, Maine

Jameson Elementary School

Jameson Elementary School rates 4.7, right at the middle of Rsu 23's elementary schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Rsu 23 median is 4.7.

#441 of 542 schools in Maine · Rsu 23: 1 elementary schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

A Rsu 23 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 441 of 542 schools in Maine and 3 of 3 in Rsu 23.

Jameson Elementary School is listed in Rsu 23, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%53 students tested · state average not published · 2014 EdFacts
Reading45%53 students tested · state average not published · 2014 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2011, to 45% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).2014 EdFacts; 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.1
50% of the rating
Academics
2.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2014–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2014 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 04064; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Jameson Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,689
Median home value
$312,700
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
14.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
48
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,015/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Old Orchard Beach. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Old Orchard Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  6. Jameson Elementary Schoolthis school
    4.7
  7. 4.5Compare →
Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Jameson Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Jameson Elementary School serve?

Jameson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Jameson Elementary School?

Jameson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jameson Elementary School rank in ME?

Jameson Elementary School ranks #441 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Jameson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jameson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jameson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jameson Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).

Is Jameson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jameson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Jameson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

37.6% of students at Jameson 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
178
Student-teacher ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Rank in district
#3 of 3
Schools in district
3
District spending per student
$26,788
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 04064)
8,585
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
54.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.