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#524 of 542 schools in ME

Morse Memorial School

Elementary School · Rsu 03/msad 03 · Brooks, ME

A Rsu 03/msad 03 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

27 School Street, Brooks, ME 04921

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)75% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$15,673
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Morse Memorial School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

67.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Morse 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low57/100K

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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

$63,355

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$958/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in RSU 03/MSAD 03

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available62Compare →
Mt View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–5Not available213Compare →
Troy Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–5Not available52Compare →
Unity Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPKNot available18Compare →

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 03/msad 03

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$15,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morse Memorial School is listed in RSU 03/MSAD 03; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morse Memorial School

Morse Memorial School is a public elementary school in Brooks, ME, part of Rsu 03/msad 03, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morse Memorial School

What grades does Morse Memorial School serve?

Morse Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morse Memorial School?

Morse Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morse Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morse Memorial School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morse Memorial School rank in ME?

Morse Memorial School ranks #524 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Morse Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morse Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Morse Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morse Memorial School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Morse Memorial School a charter school?

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

Is Morse Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Morse Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morse Memorial School?

67.4% of students at Morse 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 – 5th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Waldo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
Area population (ZIP 04921)
1,716
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
45.9
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 04921; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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