Needs Improvement
#525 of 542 schools in ME
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Elementary School · Augusta Public Schools · Augusta, ME
An Augusta Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16 Sunset Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sylvio J Gilbert School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 45 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sylvio J Gilbert 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 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,341/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Augusta), 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
$55,158
Median home value
$197,600
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Parks Hussey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 151 | 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.
Augusta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sylvio J Gilbert School is listed in Augusta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sylvio J Gilbert School
Sylvio J Gilbert School is a public elementary school in Augusta, ME, part of Augusta Public Schools, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sylvio J Gilbert School
What grades does Sylvio J Gilbert School serve?
Sylvio J Gilbert School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvio J Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvio J Gilbert School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sylvio J Gilbert School rank in ME?
Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks #525 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Sylvio J Gilbert School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sylvio J Gilbert School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sylvio J Gilbert School a charter school?
No, Sylvio J Gilbert School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sylvio J Gilbert School a Title I school?
No, Sylvio J Gilbert School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sylvio J Gilbert School?
38.6% of students at Sylvio J Gilbert 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (207) 626-2491
- Area population (ZIP 04330)
- 26,517
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 04330; 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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