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Minot Consolidated School

Elementary School · Rsu 16 · Minot, ME

A Rsu 16 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

23 Shaw Hill Road, Minot, ME 04258

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)85% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$15,878
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Minot Consolidated School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

27.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Minot Consolidated 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low139/100K

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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

$91,932

Median home value

$275,500

Median rent

$881/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

93.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04258; 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
Elm Street School-mechanic FallsEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–62.8 mi231Compare →
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–64.5 mi340Compare →
Poland Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–64.8 mi432Compare →
Fairview SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–64.9 mi495Compare →

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 16

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minot Consolidated School is listed in RSU 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minot Consolidated School

Minot Consolidated School is a public elementary school in Minot, ME, part of Rsu 16, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minot Consolidated School

What grades does Minot Consolidated School serve?

Minot Consolidated School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Minot Consolidated School?

Minot Consolidated School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minot Consolidated School?

The student-teacher ratio at Minot Consolidated 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 Minot Consolidated School rank in ME?

Minot Consolidated School ranks #350 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Minot Consolidated School's MySchoolScout rating?

Minot Consolidated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Minot Consolidated School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minot Consolidated School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Minot Consolidated School a charter school?

No, Minot Consolidated School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Minot Consolidated School a Title I school?

No, Minot Consolidated School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Minot Consolidated School?

27.4% of students at Minot Consolidated 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 – 6th
Enrollment
215
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 04258)
2,774
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
52.1
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 04258; 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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