Excellent
#1 of 542 schools in ME
Top 1% in state
West Bath School
Elementary School · West Bath Public Schools · West Bath, ME
An elementary school in West Bath, ME where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
126 New Meadows Road, West Bath, ME 04530
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bath School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 43 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Bath 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low164/100K
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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
$78,482
Median home value
$306,900
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dike-newell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Fisher-mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Pathways Merry Meeting CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Woolwich Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 306 | 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.
West Bath Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Bath School is listed in West Bath Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bath School
West Bath School is a public elementary school in West Bath, ME, part of West Bath Public Schools, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bath School
What grades does West Bath School serve?
West Bath School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Bath School?
West Bath School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bath School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bath School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bath School rank in ME?
West Bath School ranks #1 of 542 schools in ME.
What is West Bath School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bath School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 West Bath School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bath School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is West Bath School a charter school?
No, West Bath School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bath School a Title I school?
No, West Bath School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bath School?
21.6% of students at West Bath 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sagadahoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (207) 443-9145
- Area population (ZIP 04530)
- 11,564
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 04530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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