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#535 of 542 schools in ME
W G Mallett School
Elementary School · Rsu 09 · Farmington, ME
A Rsu 09 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 Middle Street, Farmington, ME 04938
- Math 57% proficient (2013)
- Reading 72% proficient (2013)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W G Mallett School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2012, to 65% in 2013, across a 2-year record (2012–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2012-2013) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2012-2013)
Based on 4 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where W G Mallett 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington), 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
$54,281
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04938; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 2–5 | Not available | 182 | Compare → |
| Cape Cod Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Gerald D Cushing SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–1 | Not available | 101 | 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.
Rsu 09
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
W G Mallett School is listed in RSU 09; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W G Mallett School
W G Mallett School is a public elementary school in Farmington, ME, part of Rsu 09, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W G Mallett School
What grades does W G Mallett School serve?
W G Mallett School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend W G Mallett School?
W G Mallett School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Mallett School?
The student-teacher ratio at W G Mallett School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W G Mallett School rank in ME?
W G Mallett School ranks #535 of 542 schools in ME.
What is W G Mallett School's MySchoolScout rating?
W G Mallett School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 W G Mallett School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W G Mallett School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2013).
Is W G Mallett School a charter school?
No, W G Mallett School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W G Mallett School a Title I school?
No, W G Mallett School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W G Mallett School?
57.3% of students at W G Mallett 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (207) 778-3529
- Area population (ZIP 04938)
- 10,368
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 04938; 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, 2012-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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