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Public high school · Rsu 02 · Monmouth, Maine

Monmouth Academy

Monmouth Academy rates 7.5, among the strongest high schools in Rsu 02, where the rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Rsu 02 median is 6.3.

#133 of 542 schools in Maine · Rsu 02: 2 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A Rsu 02 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 133 of 542 schools in Maine and 1 of 5 in Rsu 02.

Monmouth Academy is listed in Rsu 02, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math90%25 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading90%27 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 51 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.6
25% of the rating
Academics
9.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 04259; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Monmouth Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$94,868
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
24
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
187/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Monmouth. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Monmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
4.3% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
10 sports
5 boys' · 5 girls' · 16 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.8Compare →
  2. Monmouth Academythis school
    7.5
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Monmouth Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Monmouth Academy serve?

Monmouth Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Monmouth Academy?

Monmouth Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Academy 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 Monmouth Academy rank in ME?

Monmouth Academy ranks #133 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Monmouth Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Monmouth Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Monmouth Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Monmouth Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Monmouth Academy a charter school?

No, Monmouth Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Monmouth Academy a Title I school?

No, Monmouth Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monmouth Academy?

31.9% of students at Monmouth Academy 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-teacher ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kennebec County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 5
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$17,473
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 04259)
3,493
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
46.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.