Below Average
#470 of 542 schools in ME
Monmouth Memorial School
Elementary School · Rsu 02 · Monmouth, ME
A Rsu 02 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
130 Academy Rd, Monmouth, ME 04259
- Math 85% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monmouth Memorial School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 86% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monmouth Memorial 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monmouth), 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
$94,868
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$1,192/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04259; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Winthrop Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Dresden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 80 | Compare → |
| Hall-dale Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 309 | 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 02
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monmouth Memorial School is listed in RSU 02; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monmouth Memorial School
Monmouth Memorial School is a public elementary school in Monmouth, ME, part of Rsu 02, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monmouth Memorial School
What grades does Monmouth Memorial School serve?
Monmouth Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Monmouth Memorial School?
Monmouth Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monmouth Memorial School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monmouth Memorial School rank in ME?
Monmouth Memorial School ranks #470 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Monmouth Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?
Monmouth Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Memorial School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monmouth Memorial School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Monmouth Memorial School a charter school?
No, Monmouth Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monmouth Memorial School a Title I school?
No, Monmouth Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monmouth Memorial School?
32.6% of students at Monmouth Memorial 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (207) 933-9002
- Area population (ZIP 04259)
- 3,493
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 04259; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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