Appleton Village School

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Appleton Village School ranks 64 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Appleton Village School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the small town of Appleton, Maine, with a student population of 135. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state averages on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Appleton Village School's academic excellence is evident in its 2022-2023 proficiency rates, with 77.11% of students proficient or better in ELA, 63.86% in Math, and 29.17% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63%, 48.68%, and 36.36%, respectively. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 20.8% in 2020-2021 to 28.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools like Warren Community School and Camden-Rockport Elementary School.

Compared to the surrounding schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40, Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Admin District 28, and other nearby districts, Appleton Village School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 7.8 over the past three school years, and its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.93% to 32.03%. This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent population compared to some of its neighbors, such as Ames Elementary School, which has a free and reduced lunch rate as high as 61.19%.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

737 Union Road
Appleton, ME 04862

(207) 785-4504

District: Appleton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,191

Students who attend Appleton Village School usually attend:

High:

Camden Hills Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Appleton Village School ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (3.7%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appleton Village School is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Appleton Village School employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Appleton Village School is $25,191.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Appleton Village School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Appleton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleton Public Schools 36^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Appleton Village School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	59.41	64^th	192	66.7%
2007	59.81	63^rd	198	68.2%
2008	63.94	58^th	195	70.3%
2009	51.48	101^st	209	51.7%
2010	59.47	68^th	193	64.8%
2011	51.28	90^th	186	51.6%
2012	42.53	163^rd	258	36.8%
2013	42.66	169^th	261	35.2%
2015	92.02	21^st	284	92.6%
2016	64.39	77^th	255	69.8%
2017	57.66	101^st	256	60.5%
2018	78.24	29^th	254	88.6%
2019	72.12	54^th	258	79.1%
2021	86.48	13^th	228	94.3%
2022	80.40	31^st	210	85.2%
2023	78.87	64^th	290	77.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Appleton Village School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171	171
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	163	163
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	169	169
1994	150	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1995	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1996	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1997	161	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1998	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1999	148	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2000	151	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2001	136	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2002	136	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2003	136	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2004	131	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2005	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2006	138	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2007	133	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2008	134	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2009	125	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
2010	125	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2011	143	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	148
2012	134	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	137
2013	137	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	139
2014	136	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	139
2015	132	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	139
2016	126	3	1	2	1	0	0	0	133
2017	125	3	1	4	1	0	0	0	134
2018	129	2	1	4	1	0	0	0	137
2019	147	3	1	0	1	1	1	0	154
2020	141	4	1	0	1	0	1	0	148
2021	121	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	128
2022	114	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	119
2023	125	4	1	5	0	0	0	0	135

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Appleton Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	171	10.5	16.2	n/a
1992	163	11.5	14.1	n/a
1993	169	12.8	13.2	24.9
1994	152	13.8	11.0	20.4
1995	160	12.3	13.0	23.8
1996	160	12.3	13.0	23.8
1997	161	12.7	12.7	26.1
1998	156	12.7	12.3	25.6
1999	153	12.9	11.9	18.3
2000	154	13.4	11.5	98.1
2001	140	12.3	11.4	35.7
2002	139	14.1	9.9	41.7
2003	139	14.1	9.9	41.7
2004	132	15.4	8.6	41.7
2005	136	14.4	9.4	36.8
2006	141	13.7	10.3	34
2007	139	14.3	9.7	28.8
2008	140	17.5	8.0	36.4
2009	131	12.7	9.8	39.7
2010	130	14.7	8.8	35.4
2011	148	13.5	10.9	43.2
2012	137	12.6	10.8	9.5
2013	139	14.4	9.6	47.5
2014	139	15.2	9.1	44.6
2015	139	14.0	9.9	40.3
2016	133	13.0	10.2	37.6
2017	134	12.8	10.4	29.9
2018	137	12.9	10.6	35
2019	154	15.8	9.7	38.3
2020	148	15.0	9.8	41.2
2021	128	16.7	7.6	32
2022	119	16.2	7.3	31.9
2023	135	17.2	7.8	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Appleton Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	171	10.5	16.2	n/a
1992	163	11.5	14.1	n/a
1993	169	12.8	13.2	24.9
1994	152	13.8	11.0	20.4
1995	160	12.3	13.0	23.8
1996	160	12.3	13.0	23.8
1997	161	12.7	12.7	26.1
1998	156	12.7	12.3	25.6
1999	153	12.9	11.9	18.3
2000	154	13.4	11.5	98.1
2001	140	12.3	11.4	35.7
2002	139	14.1	9.9	41.7
2003	139	14.1	9.9	41.7
2004	132	15.4	8.6	41.7
2005	136	14.4	9.4	36.8
2006	141	13.7	10.3	34
2007	139	14.3	9.7	28.8
2008	140	17.5	8.0	36.4
2009	131	12.7	9.8	39.7
2010	130	14.7	8.8	35.4
2011	148	13.5	10.9	43.2
2012	137	12.6	10.8	9.5
2013	139	14.4	9.6	47.5
2014	139	15.2	9.1	44.6
2015	139	14.0	9.9	40.3
2016	133	13.0	10.2	37.6
2017	134	12.8	10.4	29.9
2018	137	12.9	10.6	35
2019	154	15.8	9.7	38.3
2020	148	15.0	9.8	41.2
2021	128	16.7	7.6	32
2022	119	16.2	7.3	31.9
2023	135	17.2	7.8	25.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Appleton Village School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,921
2019	$16,249
2020	$16,015
2021	$23,343
2022	$26,498
2023	$25,191

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appleton Village School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 290 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Appleton Village School)	67.3	92.2	24.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Appleton Public Schools)	66.7	92.3	25.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Appleton Village School)	50.5	87.8	37.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Appleton Public Schools)	50	87.9	37.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	154	135	12.3%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	5
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	147	125	15%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	25.9%	12.4%

Schools Near Appleton Village School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Appleton Village School	Public	PK, KG-8	737 Union Road	Appleton	04862	Knox County	Appleton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 785-4504	135	17	7.8	25.9%	125 (92.6%)	4 (3.0%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.9	64^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.9%		80.4	31^st of 210 public elementary schools	85.2%	33	77.1	63.9	29.2	$25,191
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	34 Highfield Road	Hope	04847	Knox County	Hope Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 785-4081	145	18	8.1	29.0%	145 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	117^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.7%		84.2	20^th of 210 public elementary schools	90.5%	97	70.5	53.7	33.3	$24,488
Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1070 Heald Highway	Union	04862	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 785-4330	120	11	10.6	44.2%	109 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	40.1	199^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.4%					(n/a)	56.9	50.9		$19,200
Prescott Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Waldoboro Road	Washington	04574	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 845-2424	95	10	9.3	46.3%	89 (93.7%)	2 (2.1%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	84.5	49^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.1%					(n/a)	73.7	66.7		$19,980
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	126	10	13.2	57.1%	117 (92.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	87.1	34^th of 290 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.1	42^nd of 210 public elementary schools	80.0%	8	71.7	79.4		$17,824
Lincolnville Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	523 Hope Road	Lincolnville	04849	Waldo County	Lincolnville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 763-3366	204	20	10.4	35.8%	199 (97.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.9	7^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.1	2^nd of 210 public elementary schools	99.0%	5	89.3	70.0	76.6	$19,344
Walker Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	33 West Main Street	Liberty	04949	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 589-4208	67	6	10.6	61.2%	62 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	25.6	241^st of 290 public elementary schools	16.9%					(n/a)	55.2	41.4		$16,953
Warren Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	117 Eastern Road	Warren	04864	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 273-2001	309	31	10.0	45.0%	284 (91.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	21.3	254^th of 290 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.5	176^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.2%	78	54.8	37.9		$21,083
Camden-Rockport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	11 Children's Way	Rockport	04856	Knox County	Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Admin District 28	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 236-7809	380	32	11.9	19.2%	361 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	86	39^th of 290 public elementary schools	86.6%		85.4	16^th of 210 public elementary schools	92.4%	23	71.1	78.1		$22,018
Jefferson Village School	Public	K-8	48 Washington Rd	Jefferson	04348	Lincoln County	Jefferson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7491	235	21	11.1	39.6%	227 (96.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	60.7	123^rd of 290 public elementary schools	57.6%		47.8	111^th of 210 public elementary schools	47.1%	12	69.2	47.6	51.1	$18,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton Village School

What district is Appleton Village School in?

Appleton Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Appleton Village School attend?

Students who attend Appleton Village School usually go on to attend:

High : Camden Hills Regional High School

Is Appleton Village School a good school?

Appleton Village School ranks 64^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Appleton Village School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Appleton Village School.

What is the racial makeup of Appleton Village School?

Students at Appleton Village School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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