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#229 of 542 schools in ME

Top 42% in state

Otisfield Community School

Elementary School · Rsu 17/msad 17 · Otisfield, ME

A Rsu 17/msad 17 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

416 Powhattan Road, Otisfield, ME 04270

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.3Very Good30%
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.)80% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,949
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Otisfield Community School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

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 35 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

48%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Otisfield Community 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 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average455/100K

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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

$69,263

Median home value

$194,800

Median rent

$1,262/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

87.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04270; 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

4 in RSU 17/MSAD 17

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Agnes Gray SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–6Not available122Compare →
Guy E Rowe SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.5PK–6Not available414Compare →
Hebron Station SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–6Not available101Compare →
Oxford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–6Not available320Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rsu 17/msad 17

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 10
District spending per student
$14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Otisfield Community School is listed in RSU 17/MSAD 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Otisfield Community School

Otisfield Community School is a public elementary school in Otisfield, ME, part of Rsu 17/msad 17, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Otisfield Community School

What grades does Otisfield Community School serve?

Otisfield Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Otisfield Community School?

Otisfield Community School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Otisfield Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Otisfield Community School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Otisfield Community School rank in ME?

Otisfield Community School ranks #229 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Otisfield Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Otisfield Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Otisfield Community School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Otisfield Community School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Otisfield Community School a charter school?

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

Is Otisfield Community School a Title I school?

No, Otisfield Community School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otisfield Community School?

48.0% of students at Otisfield Community 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 – 6th
Enrollment
125
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Oxford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 04270)
6,200
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
47.4
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.
  • 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 04270; 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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