Below Average
#479 of 542 schools in ME
Somerset Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 19 · Hartland, ME
A Rsu 19 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
45 Blake Street, Hartland, ME 04943
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Somerset 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated806/100K
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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
$46,638
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04943; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–11 | 0.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Etna-dixmont SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Sebasticook Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | Not available | 331 | 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.
Rsu 19
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Somerset Elementary School is listed in RSU 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Elementary School
Somerset Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartland, ME, part of Rsu 19, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Elementary School
What grades does Somerset Elementary School serve?
Somerset Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Elementary School rank in ME?
Somerset Elementary School ranks #479 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Somerset Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Somerset Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Somerset Elementary School a charter school?
No, Somerset Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somerset Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Somerset Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Elementary School?
74.4% of students at Somerset 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
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.6%
- Phone
- (207) 938-4770
- Area population (ZIP 04943)
- 1,681
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 04943; 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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