Excellent
#66 of 542 schools in ME
Top 12% in state
Lyman Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 57/msad 57 · Lyman, ME
A Rsu 57/msad 57 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39 SchoolHouse Road, Lyman, ME 04002
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyman Elementary School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 48 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lyman Elementary 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low105/100K
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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
$77,853
Median home value
$321,100
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Alfred Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Line ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 285 | Compare → |
| Shapleigh Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 160 | 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.
Rsu 57/msad 57
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyman Elementary School is listed in RSU 57/MSAD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyman Elementary School
Lyman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lyman, ME, part of Rsu 57/msad 57, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyman Elementary School
What grades does Lyman Elementary School serve?
Lyman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyman Elementary School rank in ME?
Lyman Elementary School ranks #66 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Lyman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Lyman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lyman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lyman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyman Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Lyman 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (207) 499-7228
- Area population (ZIP 04002)
- 7,695
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 04002; 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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