Great Salt Bay Central School District


Summary:

The Great Salt Bay Central School District is a small district in Maine that is home to a single elementary school, Great Salt Bay Community School, which serves grades K-8 with an enrollment of 407 students.

Great Salt Bay Community School is a standout school within the district, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Maine and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a predominantly white student population (94.1%), with some diversity represented by African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. However, a significant portion of the student body (33.91%) comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

While the school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.8, it faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism could be an important focus for the school district to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed academically. Overall, Great Salt Bay Community School appears to be a high-performing institution, but the district may need to provide targeted support to address the socioeconomic challenges faced by a significant portion of its student population.

District Detail

 559 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543

 (207) 506-3044

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 177 Maine districts

See the 2023 Maine District rankings!
Grades served: K-8
Students: 407

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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