Very Good
#173 of 542 schools in ME
Top 32% in state
Jefferson Village School
Elementary School · Jefferson Public Schools · Damariscotta, ME
An elementary school in Damariscotta, ME serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
767 Main St. Suite 2, Damariscotta, ME 04543
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Village School score 84% proficient, which is below 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 30 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Village 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Damariscotta), 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
$59,659
Median home value
$333,000
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04543; 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.
Jefferson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Village School is listed in Jefferson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Village School
Jefferson Village School is a public elementary school in Damariscotta, ME, part of Jefferson Public Schools, serving approximately 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Village School
What grades does Jefferson Village School serve?
Jefferson Village School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson Village School?
Jefferson Village School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Village School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Village School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Village School rank in ME?
Jefferson Village School ranks #173 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Jefferson Village School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Village School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Jefferson Village School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Village School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Village School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Village School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Village School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Village School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Village School?
24.7% of students at Jefferson Village 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (207) 549-7491
- Area population (ZIP 04543)
- 2,249
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 04543; 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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