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#125 of 542 schools in ME

Top 23% in state

Based on limited data

Morse Street School

Elementary School · Rsu 05 · Freeport, ME

A Rsu 05 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

21 Morse Street, Freeport, ME 04032

  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on ME state average
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$17,544
Chronic Absenteeism12%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

22.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morse Street 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 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,114/100K

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

$108,864

Median home value

$445,800

Median rent

$1,436/mo

College educated

56.7%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pine Tree AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.5 mi143Compare →
Maine Coast Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.9 mi227Compare →
L'ecole Francaise Du MainePrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–52.5 mi50Compare →
Durham Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–8Not available476Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rsu 05

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$17,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morse Street School is listed in RSU 05; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morse Street School

Morse Street School is a public elementary school in Freeport, ME, part of Rsu 05, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morse Street School

What grades does Morse Street School serve?

Morse Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Morse Street School?

Morse Street School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morse Street School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morse Street School rank in ME?

Morse Street School ranks #125 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Morse Street School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morse Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Morse Street School a charter school?

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

Is Morse Street School a Title I school?

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

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

22.2% of students at Morse Street 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Cumberland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 04032)
8,736
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
45.4
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04032; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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