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#508 of 542 schools in ME
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 19 · Newport, ME
A Rsu 19 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
337 Williams Road, Newport, ME 04953
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sebasticook Valley Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 77% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sebasticook Valley 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), 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
$62,708
Median home value
$213,400
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in RSU 19
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etna-dixmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Somerset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 223 | 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 19
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,864NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is listed in RSU 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newport, ME, part of Rsu 19, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #508 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sebasticook Valley Elementary School serve?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sebasticook Valley Elementary School rank in ME?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School ranks #508 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebasticook Valley Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
50.5% of students at Sebasticook Valley 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (207) 368-4592
- Area population (ZIP 04953)
- 3,145
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 04953; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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