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#385 of 542 schools in ME
Maine Connections Academy
High School · Maine Connections Academy · Scarborough, ME
A charter high school in Scarborough, ME where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8 Science Park Road Floor 3, Scarborough, ME 04074
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maine Connections Academy score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 44 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Maine Connections Academy 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scarborough), 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
$125,642
Median home value
$502,700
Median rent
$1,821/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Scarborough High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydcEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 2.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Greater Portland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 129 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Maine Connections Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,901NCES 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 Connections Academy is listed in Maine Connections Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maine Connections Academy
Maine Connections Academy is a public high school in Scarborough, ME, part of Maine Connections Academy, serving approximately 510 students in grades 7th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maine Connections Academy
What grades does Maine Connections Academy serve?
Maine Connections Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Maine Connections Academy?
Maine Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Connections Academy is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maine Connections Academy rank in ME?
Maine Connections Academy ranks #385 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Maine Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Maine Connections Academy 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 Maine Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maine Connections Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Maine Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Maine Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maine Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Maine Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maine Connections Academy?
40.4% of students at Maine Connections Academy 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (207) 805-3254
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04074)
- 22,527
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 04074; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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