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#389 of 542 schools in ME

Woodside Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 75/msad 75 · Topsham, ME

A Rsu 75/msad 75 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

42 Barrows Drive, Topsham, ME 04086

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency85% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)87% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$18,828
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Students at Woodside Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

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 Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

18.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodside Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,009/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topsham), 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

$82,356

Median home value

$327,700

Median rent

$1,191/mo

College educated

43.3%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Kate Furbish Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–21.3 mi638Compare →
St John's Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.3 mi107Compare →
Bowdoin Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available197Compare →

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.

Rsu 75/msad 75

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$18,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodside Elementary School is listed in RSU 75/MSAD 75; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodside Elementary School

Woodside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Topsham, ME, part of Rsu 75/msad 75, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodside Elementary School

What grades does Woodside Elementary School serve?

Woodside Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Woodside Elementary School?

Woodside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodside Elementary School rank in ME?

Woodside Elementary School ranks #389 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Woodside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Woodside Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodside Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodside Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Woodside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Woodside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

18.2% of students at Woodside Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Sagadahoc County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%
Area population (ZIP 04086)
9,644
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
46.3
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 04086; 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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