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#374 of 542 schools in ME
Madawaska Elementary School
Elementary School · Madawaska Public Schools · Madawaska, ME
An elementary school in Madawaska, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
353 Eleventh Avenue, Madawaska, ME 04756
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madawaska Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madawaska 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madawaska), 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
$43,750
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$580/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04756; 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.
Madawaska Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madawaska Elementary School is listed in Madawaska Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madawaska Elementary School
Madawaska Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madawaska, ME, part of Madawaska Public Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madawaska Elementary School
What grades does Madawaska Elementary School serve?
Madawaska Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Madawaska Elementary School?
Madawaska Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madawaska Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madawaska Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madawaska Elementary School rank in ME?
Madawaska Elementary School ranks #374 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Madawaska Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madawaska Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Madawaska Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madawaska Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Madawaska Elementary School a charter school?
No, Madawaska Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madawaska Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Madawaska Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madawaska Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Madawaska 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
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (207) 728-3635
- Area population (ZIP 04756)
- 3,313
- Area median age
- 54.1
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 04756; 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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