Excellent
#47 of 542 schools in ME
Top 9% in state
Based on limited data
Pleasant Hill School
Elementary School · Scarborough Public Schools · Scarborough, ME
A Scarborough Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
143 Highland Avenue, Scarborough, ME 04074
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Hill 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scarborough), 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
$125,642
Median home value
$502,700
Median rent
$1,821/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Dyer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 2.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Greater Portland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 129 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scarborough Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pleasant Hill School is listed in Scarborough Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Hill School
Pleasant Hill School is a public elementary school in Scarborough, ME, part of Scarborough Public Schools, serving approximately 192 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Hill School
What grades does Pleasant Hill School serve?
Pleasant Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Pleasant Hill School?
Pleasant Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Hill School rank in ME?
Pleasant Hill School ranks #47 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Pleasant Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pleasant Hill School a charter school?
No, Pleasant Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Hill School a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Hill School?
7.3% of students at Pleasant Hill 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Phone
- (207) 730-5250
- Area population (ZIP 04074)
- 22,527
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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