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North Berwick Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 60/msad 60 · North Berwick, ME

A Rsu 60/msad 60 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

25 Varney Road, North Berwick, ME 03906

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$17,972
Chronic Absenteeism12.6%

Students at North Berwick Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(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 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Berwick Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average455/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Berwick), 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

$95,762

Median home value

$385,600

Median rent

$1,019/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Lebanon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.04–5Not available148Compare →

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.

Rsu 60/msad 60

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$17,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Berwick Elementary School is listed in RSU 60/MSAD 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Berwick Elementary School

North Berwick Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Berwick, ME, part of Rsu 60/msad 60, serving approximately 254 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Berwick Elementary School

What grades does North Berwick Elementary School serve?

North Berwick Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend North Berwick Elementary School?

North Berwick Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Berwick Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Berwick Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Berwick Elementary School rank in ME?

North Berwick Elementary School ranks #319 of 542 schools in ME.

What is North Berwick Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Berwick Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 North Berwick Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Berwick Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Berwick Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Berwick Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Berwick Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Berwick Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Berwick Elementary School?

24.4% of students at North Berwick Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.6%
Area population (ZIP 03906)
5,275
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.1
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 03906; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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