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#276 of 542 schools in ME

Mill Stream Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 54/msad 54 · Norridgewock, ME

A Rsu 54/msad 54 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

26 Mercer Road, Norridgewock, ME 04957

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)76% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$22,180
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Mill Stream Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mill Stream Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated806/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,099

Median home value

$187,300

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bloomfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.01–34.1 mi274Compare →
Canaan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available163Compare →
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - SkowheganEnrollment path unverified6.04–5Not available173Compare →
North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–KNot available130Compare →

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
#4 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

Mill Stream Elementary School is listed in RSU 54/MSAD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mill Stream Elementary School

Mill Stream Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norridgewock, ME, part of Rsu 54/msad 54, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mill Stream Elementary School

What grades does Mill Stream Elementary School serve?

Mill Stream Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mill Stream Elementary School?

Mill Stream Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Stream Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mill Stream Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mill Stream Elementary School rank in ME?

Mill Stream Elementary School ranks #276 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Mill Stream Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mill Stream Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mill Stream Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mill Stream Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mill Stream Elementary School a charter school?

No, Mill Stream Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mill Stream Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mill Stream Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mill Stream Elementary School?

64.1% of students at Mill Stream Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
323
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 04957)
4,090
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
40.9
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 04957; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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