Needs Improvement
#515 of 542 schools in ME
Songo Locks School
Elementary School · Rsu 61/msad 61 · Naples, ME
A Rsu 61/msad 61 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 Songo School Road, Naples, ME 04055
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% proficient (2021)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Songo Locks School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 25 points since 2018, reaching 72% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Songo Locks 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$68,278
Median home value
$257,300
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Brook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 304 | 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 61/msad 61
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,203NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Songo Locks School is listed in RSU 61/MSAD 61; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Songo Locks School
Songo Locks School is a public elementary school in Naples, ME, part of Rsu 61/msad 61, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Songo Locks School
What grades does Songo Locks School serve?
Songo Locks School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Songo Locks School?
Songo Locks School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Songo Locks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Songo Locks School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Songo Locks School rank in ME?
Songo Locks School ranks #515 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Songo Locks School's MySchoolScout rating?
Songo Locks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Songo Locks School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Songo Locks School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Songo Locks School a charter school?
No, Songo Locks School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Songo Locks School a Title I school?
No, Songo Locks School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Songo Locks School?
43.2% of students at Songo Locks 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (207) 693-6828
- Area population (ZIP 04055)
- 3,949
- Area average commute
- 39.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 04055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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