Opal Myrick Elementary School

Summary:

Opal Myrick Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Millinocket, Maine, serving 142 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 30/Maine School Admin District 30, which is ranked 91 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Opal Myrick Elementary stands out for its high percentage of white students (95.07%) compared to nearby schools like Lee/Winn School (93.33%) and Ella P Burr School (100%). The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (34.3%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 19.2% to 27.6%. Academically, Opal Myrick outperforms the district and state in mathematics proficiency, with 70% of students proficient or better, but lags behind in English Language Arts proficiency at 56%.

Opal Myrick Elementary faces some unique challenges, including a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.34%) and a declining performance ranking over the years. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 is a strength that could be leveraged to improve outcomes. Collaboration with nearby schools, such as Granite Street School, may present opportunities to address common issues and better support the educational needs of the community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 45 North Street
       East Millinocket, ME  04430


(207) 746-3511

District: East Millinocket Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,220 Help


Students who attend Opal Myrick Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Schenck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Opal Myrick Elementary School ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.87. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Opal Myrick Elementary School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Compare Opal Myrick Elementary School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Opal Myrick Elementary School is $19,220.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Opal Myrick Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Millinocket Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks East Millinocket Public Schools 91st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Opal Myrick Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.48 142nd 192 26.0%
2007 46.25 114th 198 42.4%
2008 49.87 95th 195 51.3%
2009 58.63 72nd 209 65.6%
2010 70.05 37th 193 80.8%
2011 50.39 97th 186 47.8%
2012 39.24 185th 258 28.3%
2013 45.43 156th 261 40.2%
2015 31.61 228th 284 19.7%
2016 69.54 58th 255 77.3%
2017 37.25 172nd 256 32.8%
2019 59.15 90th 258 65.1%
2023 57.87 134th 290 53.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Opal Myrick Elementary 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 240 240
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 224 224
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 245 245
1994 232 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1995 193 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1996 193 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1997 201 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 222 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 265 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2000 242 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 228 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 199 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 199 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 197 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 192 2 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 200
2006 194 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 173 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 158 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2009 171 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 150 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2011 149 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 150
2012 139 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 142
2013 80 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 81
2014 65 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 66
2015 133 2 0 3 4 0 0 0 142
2016 141 1 0 3 1 0 4 0 150
2017 138 0 0 4 1 0 5 0 148
2018 128 0 0 5 1 0 3 0 137
2019 114 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 120
2020 143 0 1 2 0 0 5 0 151
2021 120 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 129
2022 126 0 0 5 1 0 3 0 135
2023 135 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 142
2024 133 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 143

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 Opal Myrick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 240 17.0 14.1 n/a
1992 224 18.0 12.4 n/a
1993 245 18.0 13.6 n/a
1994 233 16.0 14.6 n/a
1995 197 20.0 9.9 n/a
1996 197 20.0 9.9 n/a
1997 205 17.2 11.9 n/a
1998 228 16.6 13.7 n/a
1999 270 19.0 14.2 38.5
2000 246 20.6 11.9 n/a
2001 233 20.8 11.2 n/a
2002 202 19.5 10.4 34.2
2003 202 19.5 10.4 34.2
2004 201 15.9 12.6 51.2
2005 200 18.5 10.8 31
2006 197 19.0 10.4 50.3
2007 175 19.0 9.2 40
2008 159 22.2 7.2 53.5
2009 173 17.5 9.9 65.9
2010 151 17.5 8.6 64.2
2011 150 16.5 9.0 67.3
2012 142 12.3 11.5 4.9
2013 81 12.3 6.5 96.3
2014 66 12.2 5.4 95.5
2015 142 10.0 14.2 73.2
2016 150 10.0 15.0 64.7
2017 148 11.3 13.0 66.2
2018 137 11.5 11.9 64.2
2019 120 12.4 9.6 64.2
2020 151 13.7 11.0 69.5
2021 129 14.6 8.8 57.4
2022 135 14.3 9.4 53.3
2023 142 15.3 9.2 56.3
2024 143 15.4 9.2 56.6

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 Opal Myrick Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 240 17.0 14.1 n/a
1992 224 18.0 12.4 n/a
1993 245 18.0 13.6 n/a
1994 233 16.0 14.6 n/a
1995 197 20.0 9.9 n/a
1996 197 20.0 9.9 n/a
1997 205 17.2 11.9 n/a
1998 228 16.6 13.7 n/a
1999 270 19.0 14.2 38.5
2000 246 20.6 11.9 n/a
2001 233 20.8 11.2 n/a
2002 202 19.5 10.4 34.2
2003 202 19.5 10.4 34.2
2004 201 15.9 12.6 51.2
2005 200 18.5 10.8 31
2006 197 19.0 10.4 50.3
2007 175 19.0 9.2 40
2008 159 22.2 7.2 53.5
2009 173 17.5 9.9 65.9
2010 151 17.5 8.6 64.2
2011 150 16.5 9.0 67.3
2012 142 12.3 11.5 4.9
2013 81 12.3 6.5 96.3
2014 66 12.2 5.4 95.5
2015 142 10.0 14.2 73.2
2016 150 10.0 15.0 64.7
2017 148 11.3 13.0 66.2
2018 137 11.5 11.9 64.2
2019 120 12.4 9.6 64.2
2020 151 13.7 11.0 69.5
2021 129 14.6 8.8 57.4
2022 135 14.3 9.4 53.3
2023 142 15.3 9.2 56.3
2024 143 15.4 9.2 56.6

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 Opal Myrick Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,077
2019 $15,904
2020 $13,400
2021 $19,093
2022 $18,557
2023 $19,220

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opal Myrick Elementary 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 90th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 134th of 290 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students120142
 18.3%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White114135
 18.4%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%56.3%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Opal Myrick Elementary School

Students at Opal Myrick Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Opal Myrick Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Schenck High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Opal Myrick Elementary School.

Opal Myrick Elementary School ranks 134th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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