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Readfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 38 · Readfield, ME

A Rsu 38 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

84 South Road, Readfield, ME 04355

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)86% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,311
Chronic Absenteeism14.4%

Students at Readfield Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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

24.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Readfield Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low190/100K

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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

$88,583

Median home value

$300,900

College educated

51.1%

Homeownership

89.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04355; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Winthrop Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–54.9 mi389Compare →
Manchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–55.0 mi166Compare →
Mt Vernon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–5Not available81Compare →
Wayne Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–5Not available62Compare →

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 38

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$18,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Readfield Elementary School is listed in RSU 38; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Readfield Elementary School

Readfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Readfield, ME, part of Rsu 38, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Readfield Elementary School

What grades does Readfield Elementary School serve?

Readfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Readfield Elementary School?

Readfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary 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 Readfield Elementary School rank in ME?

Readfield Elementary School ranks #408 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Readfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Readfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Readfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Readfield Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Readfield Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Readfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Readfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Readfield Elementary School?

24.1% of students at Readfield Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
216
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kennebec County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.4%
Area population (ZIP 04355)
2,628
Area average commute
27.7 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 04355; 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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