Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School ranks 147 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School is a public school serving 775 students in grades PK-8 in Ellsworth, Maine, which is part of the Ellsworth Public Schools district. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it faces some challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism and slightly lower test scores in certain subjects.

One key differentiator for Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School is its racial makeup, with a higher percentage of white students (87.48%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 91.27% to 97.92% white students. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 2.97% African American, 2.58% Hispanic, and 1.55% Asian students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 30.1% is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 0.0% to 34.8%.

Academically, Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts (64.93% proficient or better) and Mathematics (49.3% proficient or better) are slightly below the state averages, but its Science scores (45.06% proficient or better) are higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, the performance varies, with some schools like Penobscot Elementary School and Dedham School performing significantly better, and others like Cave Hill School and Hancock Grammar School performing worse. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public K-8

20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605

(207) 667-6241

District: Ellsworth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,087

Students who attend Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School usually attend:

High:

Ellsworth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 775

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.73. (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 (87.5%), two or more races (4%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School employs 69.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School is $17,087.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ellsworth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Public Schools 135^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	63.17	80^th	255	68.6%
2017	56.90	105^th	256	59.0%
2018	56.30	104^th	254	59.1%
2019	46.99	137^th	258	46.9%
2021	42.11	130^th	228	43.0%
2022	45.76	117^th	210	44.3%
2023	54.73	147^th	290	49.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.35	46^th	82	43.9%
2021	49.90	34^th	64	46.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.78	76^th	153	50.3%
2021	28.01	59^th	90	34.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.41	107^th	153	30.1%
2021	50.44	48^th	90	46.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.15	12^th	31	61.3%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	746	10	10	24	7	0	26	823
2016	740	13	6	30	7	0	20	816
2017	728	12	5	30	6	0	23	804
2018	750	12	7	28	5	1	24	827
2019	805	10	9	36	4	2	30	896
2020	795	15	7	28	2	3	28	878
2021	744	17	7	21	4	2	30	825
2022	685	24	13	20	5	2	25	774
2023	678	23	12	20	9	2	31	775

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 Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	823	n/a	n/a	43.3
2016	816	60.0	13.6	42.6
2017	804	62.3	12.9	43.3
2018	827	62.8	13.1	46.9
2019	896	66.8	13.4	47.1
2020	878	62.3	14.0	46.2
2021	825	66.3	12.4	40.6
2022	774	71.9	10.7	33.3
2023	775	69.9	11.0	36.5

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 Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	823	n/a	n/a	43.3
2016	816	60.0	13.6	42.6
2017	804	62.3	12.9	43.3
2018	827	62.8	13.1	46.9
2019	896	66.8	13.4	47.1
2020	878	62.3	14.0	46.2
2021	825	66.3	12.4	40.6
2022	774	71.9	10.7	33.3
2023	775	69.9	11.0	36.5

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 Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,307
2019	$11,888
2020	$12,709
2021	$15,555
2022	$16,789
2023	$17,087

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 137^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 147^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School)	57.1	85.3	28.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ellsworth Public Schools)	56	82.5	26.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School)	38.6	80.2	41.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Ellsworth Public Schools)	37.2	80.5	43.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School)	68.8	42.3	26.4%
All Grades Science (Ellsworth Public Schools)	63.3	42.7	20.6%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	896	775	13.5%
African American	10	23	130%
American Indian	4	9	125%
Asian	9	12	33.3%
Hispanic	36	20	44.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	805	678	15.8%
Two or More Races	30	31	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	36.5%	10.6%

Schools Near Ellsworth Elementary-Middle 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
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School	Public	K-8	20 Forrest Avenue	Ellsworth	04605	Hancock County	Ellsworth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-6241	775	70	11.0	36.5%	678 (87.5%)	23 (3.0%)	20 (2.6%)	12 (1.5%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.0%)	54.7	147^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.3%		45.8	117^th of 210 public elementary schools	44.3%	30	64.9	49.3	45.1	$17,087
Surry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	754 N. Bend Road	Surry	04684	Hancock County	Surry Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-9358	144	16	9.0	19.4%	141 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.8	114^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.7%					(n/a)	69.0	57.5	30.0	$16,067
Lamoine Consolidated School	Public	K-8	53 Lamoine Beach Road	Lamoine	04605	Hancock County	Lamoine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8578	126	12	10.1	17.5%	115 (91.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	83	55^th of 290 public elementary schools	81.0%					(n/a)	79.0	71.6	30.6	$20,158
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 School Road	Trenton	04605	Hancock County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8447	140	18	7.6	30.7%	133 (95.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	51	166^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.8%		70.8	54^th of 210 public elementary schools	74.3%	112	64.7	55.3	15.6	$27,046
Beech Hill School	Public	PK, KG-8	105 Otis Road	Otis	04605	Hancock County	Otis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 537-2203	90	7	12.5	35.6%	84 (93.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	46.5	177^th of 290 public elementary schools	39.0%					(n/a)	67.3	36.5	50.0	$20,546
Hancock Grammar School	Public	K-8	33 Cemetery Road	Hancock	04640	Hancock County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-6231	174	22	7.9	47.1%	160 (92.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.2%)	24.3	246^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.2%		27.8	154^th of 210 public elementary schools	26.7%	92	56.9	37.3	28.2	$24,529
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-5	542 Bert Gray Road	Sullivan	04664	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-3200	147	20	7.5	38.1%	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.7%)	40.5	194^th of 290 public elementary schools	33.1%					(n/a)	50.9	56.7		$26,338
Cave Hill School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Eastbrook Road	Eastbrook	04634	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 565-3638	59	9	6.8	37.3%	52 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	21	255^th of 290 public elementary schools	12.1%					(n/a)	50.0	42.3		$28,403
Blue Hill Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	60 High Street	Blue Hill	04614	Hancock County	Blue Hill Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 374-2202	243	27	9.0	16.0%	233 (95.9%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	69.7	93^rd of 290 public elementary schools	67.9%		58.2	85^th of 210 public elementary schools	59.5%	8	72.3	58.0	33.3	$20,248
Penobscot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	66 North Penobscot Road	Penobscot	04476	Hancock County	Penobscot Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-9421	69	9	7.9	13.0%	65 (94.2%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.4	21^st of 290 public elementary schools	92.8%					(n/a)	75.0	77.8	58.8	$21,741

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Is Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School a good school?

Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School ranks 147^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School?

Students at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School are 87% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School in?

Ellsworth Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School usually go on to attend:

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