Excellent
#29 of 542 schools in ME
Top 5% in state
St George School
Elementary School · St George Public Schools · Tenants Harbor, ME
An elementary school in Tenants Harbor, ME serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO Box 153, Tenants Harbor, ME 04860
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St George School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 38 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St George 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average392/100K
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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
$72,112
Median home value
$310,000
Median rent
$1,556/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cushing Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 76 | 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.
St George Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
St George School is listed in St George Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St George School
St George School is a public elementary school in Tenants Harbor, ME, part of St George Public Schools, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St George School
What grades does St George School serve?
St George School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St George School?
St George School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St George School?
The student-teacher ratio at St George School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St George School rank in ME?
St George School ranks #29 of 542 schools in ME.
What is St George School's MySchoolScout rating?
St George School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 St George School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St George School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is St George School a charter school?
No, St George School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St George School a Title I school?
No, St George School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St George School?
46.2% of students at St George 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Knox County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (207) 372-6312
- Area population (ZIP 04860)
- 1,506
- Area median age
- 54.8
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 04860; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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