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#530 of 542 schools in ME
Walton School
Elementary School · Auburn Public Schools · Auburn, ME
An Auburn Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
92 Mary Carroll Street, Auburn, ME 04210
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walton School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walton 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,660/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$66,552
Median home value
$254,600
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Heights Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Robert V. Connors Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| St Dominic Academy-lewiston CampusPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Fairview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 495 | 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.
Auburn Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walton School is listed in Auburn Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walton School
Walton School is a public elementary school in Auburn, ME, part of Auburn Public Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walton School
What grades does Walton School serve?
Walton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Walton School?
Walton School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walton School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walton School rank in ME?
Walton School ranks #530 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Walton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Walton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walton School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Walton School a charter school?
No, Walton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walton School a Title I school?
No, Walton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walton School?
75.7% of students at Walton 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (207) 784-1528
- Area population (ZIP 04210)
- 24,294
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 04210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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