Friendship Village School

Summary:

Friendship Village School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the small town of Friendship, Maine, with a student population of 84. This relatively small school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking 29th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friendship Village School's strong academic performance is evident in its high proficiency rates, with 78.57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.12% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 62.71% and 43.87%, respectively. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 students per teacher is also a key factor in its success. Additionally, Friendship Village School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 28.57%, compared to the nearby schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40, which range from 40% to 61.89%.

While Friendship Village School's academic performance is impressive, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.3% in 2020-2021 to 43.9% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly white, with only 7.14% of students identifying as non-white in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's strong rankings and academic achievements suggest that it may be an attractive option for families in the Friendship area, and there may be opportunities for the school to collaborate with other high-performing schools in the region, such as Great Salt Bay Community School and Nobleboro Central School, to share best practices and resources.

Detail:

Public K-6

23 School Street
Friendship, ME 04547

(207) 832-5057

District: Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,136

Students who attend Friendship Village School usually attend:

Middle:	Medomak Middle School
High:	Medomak Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

5.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship Village School ranks better than 90% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.03. (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 Friendship Village School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40. Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (5.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship Village School is 7.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40! (See more...)

Compare Friendship Village School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship Village School is $21,136, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40 80^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Friendship Village School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	81.55	16^th	192	91.7%
2007	67.87	44^th	198	77.8%
2008	73.81	35^th	195	82.1%
2009	72.71	19^th	209	90.9%
2010	74.33	28^th	193	85.5%
2011	65.98	45^th	186	75.8%
2012	72.94	41^st	258	84.1%
2013	52.31	124^th	261	52.5%
2015	63.17	117^th	284	58.8%
2016	61.01	87^th	255	65.9%
2017	60.90	91^st	256	64.5%
2018	61.73	80^th	254	68.5%
2019	54.51	112^th	258	56.6%
2023	88.03	29^th	290	90.0%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 1.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a student on FaceBook
Thursday, July 28, 2016

One of my close friends was bullied at the Friendship Village School and the principle said she would do something about it, they did nothing to help her! They just ignored it. The Friendship Village School is just sad! Do not send your kids here, send them to the Miller School in Waldoboro. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 5, 2012

I agree with the other parent. The kids are unhappy and the teachers don't act to happy either. The school went through an emotional rollercoaster last year (teacher cut backs/eliminating all ed techs) and feels to have rolled over into this year. Most teachers are crabby to the children and have no patience. If I were able to send my child to another school, I would. Because I work I am unable to transport them. My child needs extra help but is unable to receive the help because there isn't enough Special Services Support staff; there is only ONE staff member to help all the children who need services and she can't be everywhere. I (as well as many other parents)have had issues with a teacher in the upper grades being mean to the children; my child doesn't want to go to school (which is hard). The principle is not helpful either. MANY changes need to be made. I for one would like to see all new staff come in, shake things up in the district, get some new blood in there - hopefully they might act like they want to be there and act like they enjoy their jobs! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 25, 2012

This school used to be a wonderful school. Cut backs have been made in all ed techs and combining grades k-2. The school has become a mess and I can't wait for my child to get out of there. It has been "hinted" to other schools in the district that have become SIP schools to send their children to Friendship Village School, why? The classrooms aren't big enough to support bigger classes and the teachers will struggle as it is without any help in the room. If your child needs any extra help at all, your child will suffer. It has become sad there; used to be a wonderful, happy school, but now the children hate it there as well. I see this school has dropped 30 places and I fear we will continue to see it drop. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Friendship 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	110	110
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	114	114
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	120	120
1994	104	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1995	101	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1996	101	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1997	95	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1998	116	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
1999	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2000	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2001	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2002	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2003	85	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	85
2004	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2005	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	92
2006	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2007	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2008	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2009	94	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2010	93	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2011	90	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	91
2012	99	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	104
2013	90	2	3	0	4	0	1	0	100
2014	90	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	95
2015	74	0	2	0	3	0	1	0	80
2016	79	2	0	0	3	0	1	0	85
2017	82	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	86
2018	80	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	85
2019	91	0	1	0	1	1	2	0	96
2020	81	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	83
2021	73	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	75
2022	81	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	84
2023	78	1	0	2	0	1	2	0	84
2024	63	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	69

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 Friendship Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	110	6.6	16.6	n/a
1992	114	8.5	13.4	n/a
1993	120	8.0	15.0	35.8
1994	106	7.1	14.9	25.5
1995	102	7.0	14.6	19.6
1996	102	7.0	14.6	19.6
1997	97	7.4	13.1	27.8
1998	116	7.7	15.1	27.6
1999	105	8.3	12.7	30.5
2000	97	7.6	12.8	24.7
2001	103	7.8	13.2	27.2
2002	85	7.8	10.9	23.5
2003	85	7.8	10.9	23.5
2004	94	8.2	11.5	33
2005	92	9.2	10.0	40.2
2006	101	9.3	10.9	39.6
2007	100	9.4	10.6	30
2008	101	12.3	8.2	47.5
2009	94	8.9	10.6	38.3
2010	94	8.9	10.5	57.4
2011	91	8.9	10.2	59.3
2012	104	8.8	11.8	8.7
2013	100	9.2	10.7	57
2014	95	11.3	8.3	52.6
2015	80	9.0	8.8	53.8
2016	85	9.0	9.4	50.6
2017	86	8.2	10.4	43
2018	85	9.4	9.0	40
2019	96	9.5	10.1	38.5
2020	83	9.7	8.5	31.3
2021	75	9.7	7.7	40
2022	84	9.3	9.0	27.4
2023	84	9.0	9.3	28.6
2024	69	9.7	7.1	40.6

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 Friendship Village School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	110	6.6	16.6	n/a
1992	114	8.5	13.4	n/a
1993	120	8.0	15.0	35.8
1994	106	7.1	14.9	25.5
1995	102	7.0	14.6	19.6
1996	102	7.0	14.6	19.6
1997	97	7.4	13.1	27.8
1998	116	7.7	15.1	27.6
1999	105	8.3	12.7	30.5
2000	97	7.6	12.8	24.7
2001	103	7.8	13.2	27.2
2002	85	7.8	10.9	23.5
2003	85	7.8	10.9	23.5
2004	94	8.2	11.5	33
2005	92	9.2	10.0	40.2
2006	101	9.3	10.9	39.6
2007	100	9.4	10.6	30
2008	101	12.3	8.2	47.5
2009	94	8.9	10.6	38.3
2010	94	8.9	10.5	57.4
2011	91	8.9	10.2	59.3
2012	104	8.8	11.8	8.7
2013	100	9.2	10.7	57
2014	95	11.3	8.3	52.6
2015	80	9.0	8.8	53.8
2016	85	9.0	9.4	50.6
2017	86	8.2	10.4	43
2018	85	9.4	9.0	40
2019	96	9.5	10.1	38.5
2020	83	9.7	8.5	31.3
2021	75	9.7	7.7	40
2022	84	9.3	9.0	27.4
2023	84	9.0	9.3	28.6
2024	69	9.7	7.1	40.6

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 Friendship Village School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,126
2019	$14,619
2020	$17,641
2021	$19,366
2022	$18,099
2023	$21,136

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendship Village School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 29^th of 290 Elementary schools	33.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	96	84	12.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	91	78	14.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.5%	28.6%	10%

Schools Near Friendship 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
Friendship Village School	Public	K-6	23 School Street	Friendship	04547	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5057	69	10	7.1	40.6%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	88	29^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.0%					(n/a)	78.6	65.1		$21,136
Cushing Community School	Public	K-5	54 Cross Road	Cushing	04563	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-2312	76	10	7.3	50.0%	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	150^th of 290 public elementary schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.6	66.7		$27,017
St George School	Public	PK, KG-8	65 Main St	Tenants Harbor	04860	Knox County	St George Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 372-6312	197	24	8.2	46.2%	191 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.8	135^th of 290 public elementary schools	53.4%		45.2	119^th of 210 public elementary schools	43.3%	16	72.6	45.0	39.1	$26,493
Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Kalers Corner Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 832-2103	350	34	10.2	54.6%	322 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	22.9	250^th of 290 public elementary schools	13.8%		17.8	175^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.7%	75	58.5	34.9	20.5	$21,027
Great Salt Bay Community School	Public	K-8	767 Main St. Suite 2	Damariscotta	04543	Lincoln County	Great Salt Bay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3091	387	36	10.8	39.0%	355 (91.7%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	79.2	62^nd of 290 public elementary schools	78.6%		79.9	35^th of 210 public elementary schools	83.3%	27	70.3	62.4	60.9	$18,000
Nobleboro Central School	Public	K-8	194 Center Street	Nobleboro	04555	Lincoln County	Nobleboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3437	149	16	9.4	20.1%	139 (93.3%)	4 (2.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	92.7	17^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.1%		78.8	36^th of 210 public elementary schools	82.9%	19	79.8	75.3	50.0	$20,306
Thomaston Grammar School	Public	K-5	65 Watts Lane	Thomaston	04861	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-6353	156	17	9.1	48.1%	135 (86.5%)	4 (2.6%)	6 (3.8%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	61.7	121^st of 290 public elementary schools	58.3%		83.1	25^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.1%	96	68.2	50.0	57.1	$28,704
Bristol Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	2153 Bristol Rd	Pemaquid	04558	Lincoln County	Bristol Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 677-2678	187	17	11.2	36.4%	179 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	90.1	25^th of 290 public elementary schools	91.4%		91.8	6^th of 210 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	77.9	76.2	43.3	$22,450
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	304	33	9.1	49.7%	278 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	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
Ash Point Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	54 Ash Point Drive	Owls Head	04854	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 596-6620	166	16	10.2	36.7%	154 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	69.5	94^th of 290 public elementary schools	67.6%		76.1	46^th of 210 public elementary schools	78.1%	48	69.8	62.8	30.0	$22,347

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship Village School

What schools do graduates of Friendship Village School attend?

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

Middle : Medomak Middle School
High : Medomak Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Friendship Village School?

Students at Friendship Village School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Friendship Village School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 69 students attended Friendship Village School.

Is Friendship Village School a good school?

Yes. Friendship Village School ranks in the top 10.0% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Friendship Village School in?

Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40

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