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Very Good

#81 of 542 schools in ME

Top 15% in state

Molly Ockett School

Elementary School · Rsu 72/msad 72 · Fryeburg, ME

A Rsu 72/msad 72 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME 04037

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+11.19 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)78% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$21,263
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Molly Ockett School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 46 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
21%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2021*
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Molly Ockett 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,087/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fryeburg), 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

$52,135

Median home value

$261,100

Median rent

$870/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04037; 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
New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.0 mi20Compare →
Pine Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–64.9 mi215Compare →
Brownfield Denmark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–4Not available73Compare →
New Suncook SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–4Not available105Compare →

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.

Rsu 72/msad 72

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$21,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Molly Ockett School is listed in RSU 72/MSAD 72; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Molly Ockett School

Molly Ockett School is a public elementary school in Fryeburg, ME, part of Rsu 72/msad 72, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Molly Ockett School

What grades does Molly Ockett School serve?

Molly Ockett School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Molly Ockett School?

Molly Ockett School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Molly Ockett School?

The student-teacher ratio at Molly Ockett School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Molly Ockett School rank in ME?

Molly Ockett School ranks #81 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Molly Ockett School's MySchoolScout rating?

Molly Ockett 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 Molly Ockett School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Molly Ockett School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).

Is Molly Ockett School a charter school?

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

Is Molly Ockett School a Title I school?

No, Molly Ockett School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molly Ockett School?

53.7% of students at Molly Ockett 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 – 8th
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oxford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 04037)
3,949
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
48.7
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 04037; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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