Very Good
#82 of 542 schools in ME
Top 15% in state
Mildred L Day School
Elementary School · Rsu 21 · Arundel, ME
A Rsu 21 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
600 Limerick Road, Arundel, ME 04046
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mildred L Day School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mildred L Day 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low105/100K
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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)
Median income
$99,861
Median home value
$559,900
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebunk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–2 | 2.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Biddeford Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–4 | 4.0 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Biddeford Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 1–2 | 4.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–K | 4.3 mi | 301 | 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 21
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mildred L Day School is listed in RSU 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mildred L Day School
Mildred L Day School is a public elementary school in Arundel, ME, part of Rsu 21, serving approximately 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mildred L Day School
What grades does Mildred L Day School serve?
Mildred L Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mildred L Day School?
Mildred L Day School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred L Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred L Day School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mildred L Day School rank in ME?
Mildred L Day School ranks #82 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Mildred L Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mildred L Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mildred L Day School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mildred L Day School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mildred L Day School a charter school?
No, Mildred L Day School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mildred L Day School a Title I school?
No, Mildred L Day School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mildred L Day School?
14.9% of students at Mildred L Day 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (207) 284-4677
- Area population (ZIP 04046)
- 8,035
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 04046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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