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#275 of 542 schools in ME

Mt Abram Regional High School

High School · Rsu 58/msad 58 · Salem, ME

A Rsu 58/msad 58 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1513 Salem Road, Salem, ME 04983

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency84.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)79% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation14.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$19,164
Chronic Absenteeism48.2%

Students at Mt Abram Regional High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 60 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mt Abram Regional High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low236/100K

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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

$50,781

Median home value

$169,100

Median rent

$744/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

91.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04983; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 58/msad 58

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$19,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt Abram Regional High School is listed in RSU 58/MSAD 58; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt Abram Regional High School

Mt Abram Regional High School is a public high school in Salem, ME, part of Rsu 58/msad 58, serving approximately 224 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt Abram Regional High School

What grades does Mt Abram Regional High School serve?

Mt Abram Regional High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mt Abram Regional High School?

Mt Abram Regional High School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Abram Regional High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Abram Regional High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt Abram Regional High School rank in ME?

Mt Abram Regional High School ranks #275 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Mt Abram Regional High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Abram Regional High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mt Abram Regional High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Abram Regional High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mt Abram Regional High School a charter school?

No, Mt Abram Regional High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt Abram Regional High School a Title I school?

No, Mt Abram Regional High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Abram Regional High School?

50.4% of students at Mt Abram Regional High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 04983)
1,773
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
47.6
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 04983; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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