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#89 of 542 schools in ME

Top 16% in state

Jonesport-beals High School

High School · Moosabec CSD · Jonesport, ME

A Moosabec CSD high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

180 Snare Creek Lane, Jonesport, ME 04649

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change+1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$24,691
Chronic Absenteeism63.8%

Students at Jonesport-beals High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 66 points since 2017, reaching 90% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jonesport-beals High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$61,667

Median home value

$134,300

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Moosabec CSD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jonesport-beals High School is listed in Moosabec CSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jonesport-beals High School

Jonesport-beals High School is a public high school in Jonesport, ME, part of Moosabec CSD, serving approximately 58 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Jonesport-beals High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Jonesport-Beals High School is a public high school located in Jonesport, Maine, within eastern Washington County 1. The student body consists of attendees from both Jonesport and Beals, Maine 1. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and has an enrollment of approximately 100 students 1. It operates as part of the Union #103 & Moosabec Community School District 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jonesport-beals High School

What grades does Jonesport-beals High School serve?

Jonesport-beals High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jonesport-beals High School?

Jonesport-beals High School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesport-beals High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jonesport-beals High School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jonesport-beals High School rank in ME?

Jonesport-beals High School ranks #89 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Jonesport-beals High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jonesport-beals High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Jonesport-beals High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonesport-beals High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jonesport-beals High School a charter school?

No, Jonesport-beals High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jonesport-beals High School a Title I school?

No, Jonesport-beals High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonesport-beals High School?

51.7% of students at Jonesport-beals High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 04649)
1,276
Area median age
43
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 04649; 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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