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#363 of 542 schools in ME
South School
Elementary School · Rsu 13 · Rockland, ME
A Rsu 13 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
30 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,955/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockland), 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
$55,276
Median home value
$234,400
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Point Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Pen Bay Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–9 | 1.8 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Riley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Thomaston Grammar SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 156 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 13
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
South School is listed in RSU 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South School
South School is a public elementary school in Rockland, ME, part of Rsu 13, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South School
What grades does South School serve?
South School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South School?
South School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
The student-teacher ratio at South School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South School rank in ME?
South School ranks #363 of 542 schools in ME.
What is South School's MySchoolScout rating?
South School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 South School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South School a charter school?
No, South School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South School a Title I school?
No, South School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South School?
59.1% of students at South 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (207) 596-2020
- Area population (ZIP 04841)
- 6,991
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 04841; 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
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