Very Good
#101 of 542 schools in ME
Top 19% in state
Nobleboro Central School
Elementary School · Nobleboro Public Schools · Damariscotta, ME
An elementary school in Damariscotta, ME serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
767 Main St. Suite 2, Damariscotta, ME 04543
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nobleboro Central School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nobleboro Central 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 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Damariscotta), 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
$59,659
Median home value
$333,000
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damariscotta Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Great Salt Bay Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Miller SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
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.
Nobleboro Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nobleboro Central School is listed in Nobleboro Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nobleboro Central School
Nobleboro Central School is a public elementary school in Damariscotta, ME, part of Nobleboro Public Schools, serving approximately 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nobleboro Central School
What grades does Nobleboro Central School serve?
Nobleboro Central School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nobleboro Central School?
Nobleboro Central School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nobleboro Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nobleboro Central School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nobleboro Central School rank in ME?
Nobleboro Central School ranks #101 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Nobleboro Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nobleboro Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Nobleboro Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nobleboro Central School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nobleboro Central School a charter school?
No, Nobleboro Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nobleboro Central School a Title I school?
No, Nobleboro Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nobleboro Central School?
20.1% of students at Nobleboro Central 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (207) 563-3437
- Area population (ZIP 04543)
- 2,249
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 04543; 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
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