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#431 of 542 schools in ME

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Auburn Public Schools · Auburn, ME

An Auburn Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

32 Sherwood Drive, Auburn, ME 04210

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)74% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$14,801
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 34 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

69.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,660/100K

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

$66,552

Median home value

$254,600

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walton SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–60.7 mi152Compare →
Fairview SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–60.9 mi495Compare →
Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–61.6 mi739Compare →
Park Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–61.7 mi340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Auburn Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is listed in Auburn Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Auburn, ME, part of Auburn Public Schools, serving approximately 292 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch

What grades does Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch serve?

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch rank in ME?

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch ranks #431 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch?

69.2% of students at Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch 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 – 6th
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Androscoggin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 04210)
24,294
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
40.7
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 04210; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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