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#317 of 542 schools in ME
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Elementary School · Rsu 54/msad 54 · Skowhegan, ME
A Rsu 54/msad 54 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
40 Heselton Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 47 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skowhegan), 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
$55,245
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 163 | Compare → |
| Mill Stream Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 323 | 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 54/msad 54
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is listed in RSU 54/MSAD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is a public elementary school in Skowhegan, ME, part of Rsu 54/msad 54, serving approximately 173 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #317 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan serve?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 11.5:1. 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 Sch - Skowhegan rank in ME?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan ranks #317 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan a charter school?
No, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan a Title I school?
No, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
67.6% of students at Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (207) 474-9822
- Area population (ZIP 04976)
- 10,117
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 04976; 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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