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#381 of 542 schools in ME
Woolwich Central School
Elementary School · Rsu 01 - Lkrsu · Woolwich, ME
A Rsu 01 - Lkrsu elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
137 Nequasset Road, Woolwich, ME 04579
- Math 83% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woolwich Central School score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 85%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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
28.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woolwich Central 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low164/100K
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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
$103,482
Median home value
$249,500
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04579; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dike-newell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–2 | 2.3 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Fisher-mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 3–5 | 3.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Chewonki Elem/middle School & Maine Coast SemesterPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 1–11 | 3.2 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Chop Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 79 | 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.
Rsu 01 - Lkrsu
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woolwich Central School is listed in RSU 01 - LKRSU; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woolwich Central School
Woolwich Central School is a public elementary school in Woolwich, ME, part of Rsu 01 - Lkrsu, serving approximately 306 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woolwich Central School
What grades does Woolwich Central School serve?
Woolwich Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Woolwich Central School?
Woolwich Central School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woolwich Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woolwich Central School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woolwich Central School rank in ME?
Woolwich Central School ranks #381 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Woolwich Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woolwich Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Woolwich Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woolwich Central School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woolwich Central School a charter school?
No, Woolwich Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woolwich Central School a Title I school?
No, Woolwich Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woolwich Central School?
28.8% of students at Woolwich Central 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sagadahoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (207) 443-9739
- Area population (ZIP 04579)
- 3,135
- Area median age
- 53
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 04579; 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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