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#404 of 542 schools in ME

Vinalhaven School

School · Rsu 08/msad 08 · Vinalhaven, ME

A Rsu 08/msad 08 school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

22 Arcola Lane, Vinalhaven, ME 04863

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)84% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
District spending per student$30,847
Chronic Absenteeism39.3%

Students at Vinalhaven School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 84%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 55 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vinalhaven 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$72,262

Median home value

$435,500

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rsu 08/msad 08

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$30,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vinalhaven School is listed in RSU 08/MSAD 08; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vinalhaven School

Vinalhaven School is a public school in Vinalhaven, ME, part of Rsu 08/msad 08, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #404 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vinalhaven School

What grades does Vinalhaven School serve?

Vinalhaven School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Vinalhaven School?

Vinalhaven School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinalhaven School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vinalhaven School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vinalhaven School rank in ME?

Vinalhaven School ranks #404 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Vinalhaven School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vinalhaven School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vinalhaven School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinalhaven School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vinalhaven School a charter school?

No, Vinalhaven School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vinalhaven School a Title I school?

No, Vinalhaven School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vinalhaven School?

31.3% of students at Vinalhaven 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 – 12th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 04863)
1,063
Area median age
65.1
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 04863; 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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