Very Good
#150 of 542 schools in ME
Top 28% in state
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spruce Mountain Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 37 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spruce Mountain 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,115/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,575
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 73
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spruce Mountain Elementary School is listed in RSU 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Spruce Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jay, ME, part of Rsu 73, serving approximately 297 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spruce Mountain Elementary School
What grades does Spruce Mountain Elementary School serve?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spruce Mountain Elementary School rank in ME?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School ranks #150 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Spruce Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spruce Mountain Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Spruce Mountain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spruce Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spruce Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spruce Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
66.0% of students at Spruce Mountain 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (207) 897-5719
- Area population (ZIP 04239)
- 4,644
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 04239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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