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#513 of 542 schools in ME
Overman Academy
High School · Community Regional Charter School · Skowhegan, ME
A Community Regional Charter School charter high school where students score 51 points below what's typical for similar communities.
48 South Factory Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976
- Math 15% proficient (2019)
- Reading 35% proficient (2019)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Overman Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 25% in 2019, across a 3-year record (2017–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2019) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2019)
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Overman Academy 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,874/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Skowhegan), 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
$55,245
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Area High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 702 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Community Regional Charter School
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Overman Academy is listed in Community Regional Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overman Academy
Overman Academy is a public high school in Skowhegan, ME, part of Community Regional Charter School, serving approximately 169 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overman Academy
What grades does Overman Academy serve?
Overman Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Overman Academy?
Overman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Overman Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overman Academy rank in ME?
Overman Academy ranks #513 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Overman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Overman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Overman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overman Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2019).
Is Overman Academy a charter school?
Yes, Overman Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Overman Academy a Title I school?
No, Overman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overman Academy?
63.3% of students at Overman Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.2%
- Phone
- (207) 858-1600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 04976)
- 10,117
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 04976; 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, 2017-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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