Excellent
#19 of 542 schools in ME
Top 3% in state
Margaret Chase Smith
Elementary School · Sanford Public Schools · Sanford, ME
A Sanford Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
248 Twombley Rd, Sanford, ME 04073
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Chase Smith score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Margaret Chase Smith 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,837/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanford), 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
$69,135
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04073; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Consolidated SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Carl J Lamb SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Alfred Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 189 | 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.
Sanford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret Chase Smith is listed in Sanford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Chase Smith
Margaret Chase Smith is a public elementary school in Sanford, ME, part of Sanford Public Schools, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Chase Smith
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith serve?
Margaret Chase Smith serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith?
Margaret Chase Smith has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Chase Smith?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Chase Smith is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret Chase Smith rank in ME?
Margaret Chase Smith ranks #19 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Margaret Chase Smith's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Chase Smith has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Margaret Chase Smith?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Chase Smith has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Margaret Chase Smith a charter school?
No, Margaret Chase Smith is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Chase Smith a Title I school?
No, Margaret Chase Smith is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Chase Smith?
48.3% of students at Margaret Chase Smith 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (207) 324-7586
- Area population (ZIP 04073)
- 17,385
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 04073; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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