Shapleigh School

Summary:

Shapleigh School is a public middle school located in Kittery, Maine, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 370 students. As part of the York Public Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 177 districts in Maine, Shapleigh School consistently ranks among the top 30-40 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shapleigh School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (67.48%) and Mathematics (51.35%) exceeding the state averages. The school also performs well on the MEA science test, with 36.67% proficiency compared to the state's 36.36%. Notably, Shapleigh School ranks in the top 25 middle schools in Maine for its strong performance among male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and it ranks 1st out of all Maine middle schools for its performance with military-connected students.

While Shapleigh School's diverse student population, with 81.62% white students, 7.84% Hispanic students, 2.43% Asian students, and 1.62% African American students, is a strength, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.7% in 2020-2021 to 22.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools like Wells Junior High (16.7%) and York Middle School (16.0%). Additionally, Shapleigh School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.89% to 29.68% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby York Middle School (14.66%) and Marshwood Middle School (13.98%).


Detail:

Public 4-8

 43 Stevenson Road
       Kittery, ME  03904


(207) 439-2572

District: Kittery Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 96 Maine Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,053 Help


Students who attend Shapleigh School usually attend:

High:    Robert W Traip Academy

Feeder schools for Shapleigh School:

Elementary:    Horace Mitchell Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shapleigh School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Shapleigh School ranks better than 68.8% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.6. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (81.6%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shapleigh School is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shapleigh School is $21,053.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shapleigh School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shapleigh School 30th of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Shapleigh School in the ranking list.)

Kittery Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kittery Public Schools 63rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shapleigh School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 61.87 58th 193 69.9%
2012 75.96 31st 258 88.0%
2013 71.83 43rd 261 83.5%
2016 72.98 46th 255 82.0%
2017 68.82 62nd 256 75.8%
2018 58.77 96th 254 62.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Shapleigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.57 11th 51 78.4%
2007 57.82 16th 51 68.6%
2008 71.96 11th 50 78.0%
2009 61.56 18th 56 67.9%
2010 58.62 21st 60 65.0%
2012 70.44 19th 86 77.9%
2013 72.44 18th 87 79.3%
2015 80.37 18th 97 81.4%
2016 77.73 15th 85 82.4%
2017 66.19 21st 87 75.9%
2018 77.91 15th 85 82.4%
2019 74.04 16th 86 81.4%
2021 64.96 31st 92 66.3%
2022 67.82 24th 93 74.2%
2023 57.60 30th 96 68.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.33 21st 66 68.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.31 20th 78 74.4%
2021 57.40 45th 83 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.71 1st 1 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.41 14th 78 82.1%
2021 71.88 24th 83 71.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Shapleigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.53 11th 33 66.7%
2021 84.51 9th 44 79.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Shapleigh 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 204 204
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 225 225
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 210 210
1994 195 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 193 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 193 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 190 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 259 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 254 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2000 244 9 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2001 263 12 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 310 12 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2003 310 12 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2004 295 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2005 287 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 248 5 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 229 7 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 208 9 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 226
2009 209 7 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 339 10 11 4 1 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 323 10 8 8 3 0 12 0 364
2012 316 8 9 9 2 0 17 0 361
2013 337 17 9 24 2 0 20 0 409
2014 344 10 8 23 0 0 19 0 404
2015 350 13 7 21 0 0 20 0 411
2016 371 9 8 20 0 1 7 0 416
2017 361 9 11 37 0 1 13 0 432
2018 357 7 11 27 0 1 18 0 421
2019 345 5 10 25 0 0 20 0 405
2020 338 2 13 28 0 2 24 0 407
2021 325 4 8 38 0 3 23 0 401
2022 311 3 10 32 0 3 21 0 380
2023 302 6 9 29 0 4 20 0 370

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 Shapleigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 204 11.0 18.5 n/a
1992 225 10.6 21.2 n/a
1993 210 11.0 19.1 19
1994 200 11.0 18.2 21.5
1995 199 10.0 19.9 18.6
1996 199 10.0 19.9 18.6
1997 196 10.0 19.6 19.9
1998 274 23.0 11.9 15
1999 263 23.0 11.4 23.6
2000 261 23.0 11.3 28
2001 284 23.0 12.3 32
2002 334 26.5 12.6 31.7
2003 334 26.5 12.6 31.7
2004 306 28.0 10.9 23.5
2005 294 28.0 10.5 24.1
2006 259 28.7 9.0 22
2007 243 24.0 10.1 24.7
2008 226 33.6 6.7 28.3
2009 223 19.0 10.6 29.1
2010 365 32.3 11.3 25.8
2011 364 33.1 10.9 25.5
2012 361 33.5 10.7 9.4
2013 409 34.0 12.0 30.6
2014 404 35.8 11.2 34.4
2015 411 37.0 11.1 36.3
2016 416 35.0 11.8 33.2
2017 432 38.0 11.3 28.9
2018 421 39.8 10.5 26.1
2019 405 40.5 10.0 27.4
2020 407 39.4 10.3 30.5
2021 401 40.8 9.8 29.7
2022 380 40.3 9.4 22.9
2023 370 39.8 9.2 24.1

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 Shapleigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 204 11.0 18.5 n/a
1992 225 10.6 21.2 n/a
1993 210 11.0 19.1 19
1994 200 11.0 18.2 21.5
1995 199 10.0 19.9 18.6
1996 199 10.0 19.9 18.6
1997 196 10.0 19.6 19.9
1998 274 23.0 11.9 15
1999 263 23.0 11.4 23.6
2000 261 23.0 11.3 28
2001 284 23.0 12.3 32
2002 334 26.5 12.6 31.7
2003 334 26.5 12.6 31.7
2004 306 28.0 10.9 23.5
2005 294 28.0 10.5 24.1
2006 259 28.7 9.0 22
2007 243 24.0 10.1 24.7
2008 226 33.6 6.7 28.3
2009 223 19.0 10.6 29.1
2010 365 32.3 11.3 25.8
2011 364 33.1 10.9 25.5
2012 361 33.5 10.7 9.4
2013 409 34.0 12.0 30.6
2014 404 35.8 11.2 34.4
2015 411 37.0 11.1 36.3
2016 416 35.0 11.8 33.2
2017 432 38.0 11.3 28.9
2018 421 39.8 10.5 26.1
2019 405 40.5 10.0 27.4
2020 407 39.4 10.3 30.5
2021 401 40.8 9.8 29.7
2022 380 40.3 9.4 22.9
2023 370 39.8 9.2 24.1

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 Shapleigh School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,218
2019 $15,027
2020 $15,277
2021 $17,819
2022 $18,131
2023 $21,053

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shapleigh School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 86 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 96 Middle schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Shapleigh School)62.589.4
 26.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kittery Public Schools)63.289.5
 26.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Shapleigh School)39.284.5
 45.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kittery Public Schools)42.384.4
 42.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405370
 8.6%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic2529
 16%
Pacific Islander04
White345302
 12.5%
Two or More Races2020
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.4%24.1%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shapleigh School

Students who attend Shapleigh School usually go on to attend Robert W Traip Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Shapleigh School.

Students at Shapleigh School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Shapleigh School ranks 30th of 96 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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