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Robert W Traip Academy

High School · Kittery Public Schools · Kittery, ME

A Kittery Public Schools high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12 Williams Avenue, Kittery, ME 03904

  • Math 85% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average25%
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.)88% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$22,127
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Robert W Traip Academy score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 88%).

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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

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 30 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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

17.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert W Traip 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,233/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kittery), 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

$74,551

Median home value

$415,700

Median rent

$1,458/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

61.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Kittery Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$22,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert W Traip Academy is listed in Kittery Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert W Traip Academy

Robert W Traip Academy is a public high school in Kittery, ME, part of Kittery Public Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert W Traip Academy

What grades does Robert W Traip Academy serve?

Robert W Traip Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Robert W Traip Academy?

Robert W Traip Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert W Traip Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert W Traip Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert W Traip Academy rank in ME?

Robert W Traip Academy ranks #314 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Robert W Traip Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert W Traip Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Robert W Traip Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert W Traip Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Robert W Traip Academy a charter school?

No, Robert W Traip Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert W Traip Academy a Title I school?

No, Robert W Traip Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert W Traip Academy?

17.6% of students at Robert W Traip 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 03904)
8,310
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
48.2
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 03904; 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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