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#221 of 542 schools in ME
Top 41% in state
Palermo Consolidated School
Elementary School · Rsu 12 · Palermo, ME
A Rsu 12 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
501 Route 3, Palermo, ME 04354
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palermo Consolidated School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Palermo Consolidated 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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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
$92,344
Median home value
$266,800
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Chelsea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
| Whitefield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
| Windsor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | Not available | 288 | 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.
Rsu 12
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palermo Consolidated School is listed in RSU 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palermo Consolidated School
Palermo Consolidated School is a public elementary school in Palermo, ME, part of Rsu 12, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palermo Consolidated School
What grades does Palermo Consolidated School serve?
Palermo Consolidated School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Palermo Consolidated School?
Palermo Consolidated School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palermo Consolidated School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palermo Consolidated School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palermo Consolidated School rank in ME?
Palermo Consolidated School ranks #221 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Palermo Consolidated School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palermo Consolidated School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Palermo Consolidated School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palermo Consolidated School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palermo Consolidated School a charter school?
No, Palermo Consolidated School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palermo Consolidated School a Title I school?
No, Palermo Consolidated School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palermo Consolidated School?
40.5% of students at Palermo Consolidated 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
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (207) 993-2352
- Area population (ZIP 04354)
- 1,420
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 04354; 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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