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#364 of 542 schools in ME
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
High School · Maine Academy of Natural Sciences · Hinckley, ME
A charter high school in Hinckley, ME where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 158, Hinckley, ME 04944
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 60 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maine Academy of Natural Sciences 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
- County Safety: Elevated806/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Stratton Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is listed in Maine Academy of Natural Sciences; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is a public high school in Hinckley, ME, part of Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
What grades does Maine Academy of Natural Sciences serve?
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maine Academy of Natural Sciences rank in ME?
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences ranks #364 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Maine Academy of Natural Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Maine Academy of Natural Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maine Academy of Natural Sciences a Title I school?
No, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?
68.0% of students at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences 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
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (207) 238-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 04944)
- 63
- Area median age
- 24.3
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 04944; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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