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#485 of 542 schools in ME

Oak Hill Middle School

Middle School · Rsu 04 · Sabattus, ME

A Rsu 04 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

40 Ball Park Road, Sabattus, ME 04280

  • Math 73% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$17,984
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at Oak Hill Middle School score 75% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 39 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
50%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.9%

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 Oak Hill Middle 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low213/100K

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

$63,250

Median home value

$175,200

Median rent

$1,029/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

93.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spurwink-lewiston/auburnPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–124.4 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Rsu 04

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$17,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oak Hill Middle School is listed in RSU 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oak Hill Middle School

Oak Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Sabattus, ME, part of Rsu 04, serving approximately 401 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oak Hill Middle School

What grades does Oak Hill Middle School serve?

Oak Hill Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Oak Hill Middle School?

Oak Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oak Hill Middle School rank in ME?

Oak Hill Middle School ranks #485 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Oak Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oak Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Oak Hill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Oak Hill Middle School a charter school?

No, Oak Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oak Hill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Oak Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hill Middle School?

38.9% of students at Oak Hill Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 04280)
6,886
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
45.6
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 04280; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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