Prescott Memorial School

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Prescott Memorial School ranks 49 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prescott Memorial School is an elementary school located in Washington, Maine, serving 95 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40, which is ranked 80 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Prescott Memorial School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts (73.68%) and Mathematics (66.67%) proficiency. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was an impressive 89.55%, much higher than the district (78.14%) and state (81.29%) averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 9.3 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Prescott Memorial School has a predominantly white student population (93.68%) and a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, some nearby schools, such as Ames Elementary School and Windsor Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may provide valuable insights for Prescott Memorial School. However, the school's increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.9% in 2021-2022 to 16.0% in 2022-2023, is an area that warrants further attention and intervention to ensure continued student engagement and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

100 Waldoboro Road
Washington, ME 04574

(207) 845-2424

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,980

Students who attend Prescott Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Medomak Middle School
High:	Medomak Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prescott Memorial School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd 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 84.49. (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%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott Memorial School is 8.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40. (See more...)

Compare Prescott Memorial School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott Memorial School is $19,980. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Prescott Memorial 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 Prescott Memorial School

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Rank History for all students at Prescott Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	30.13	153^rd	192	20.3%
2007	20.85	176^th	198	11.1%
2008	34.87	145^th	195	25.6%
2009	43.96	137^th	209	34.4%
2010	34.82	143^rd	193	25.9%
2011	37.32	132^nd	186	29.0%
2012	54.02	105^th	258	59.3%
2013	41.07	177^th	261	32.2%
2015	56.40	138^th	284	51.4%
2016	43.68	150^th	255	41.2%
2017	47.98	130^th	256	49.2%
2018	64.59	67^th	254	73.6%
2019	84.60	26^th	258	89.9%
2021	76.35	33^rd	228	85.5%
2023	84.49	49^th	290	83.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott Memorial School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	85.21	11^th	64	82.8%

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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 Prescott Memorial 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	153	153
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	156	156
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	150	150
1994	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
1995	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1996	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1997	133	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
1998	117	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1999	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
2000	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
2001	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-5	98
2002	94	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2003	94	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2004	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2005	97	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
2006	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2007	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2008	120	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2009	114	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	116
2010	115	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
2011	113	1	1	0	2	0	2	0	119
2012	101	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	105
2013	95	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	98
2014	90	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	94
2015	101	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	108
2016	100	1	0	2	0	0	6	0	109
2017	87	1	0	2	0	0	7	0	97
2018	89	1	0	5	0	0	6	0	101
2019	90	0	0	5	0	0	4	0	99
2020	97	1	0	3	0	0	3	0	104
2021	97	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	100
2022	95	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	96
2023	89	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	95
2024	100	0	0	4	1	0	3	0	108

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 Prescott Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	153	9.0	17.0	n/a
1992	156	7.1	21.9	n/a
1993	150	8.5	17.6	35.3
1994	123	7.2	17.1	42.3
1995	136	8.8	15.5	35.3
1996	136	8.8	15.5	35.3
1997	134	10.0	13.4	32.8
1998	117	8.0	14.6	24.8
1999	104	9.0	11.6	45.2
2000	102	9.0	11.3	42.2
2001	98	8.7	11.8	46.6
2002	95	8.5	11.2	60
2003	95	8.5	11.2	60
2004	98	9.6	10.2	52
2005	99	9.0	11.0	56.6
2006	109	9.0	12.1	61.5
2007	110	12.0	9.2	57.3
2008	121	16.7	7.2	57
2009	116	12.0	9.7	54.3
2010	117	12.2	9.5	66.7
2011	119	9.5	12.5	65.5
2012	105	10.4	10.0	14.3
2013	98	10.3	9.4	60.2
2014	94	10.8	8.6	59.6
2015	108	10.0	10.8	59.3
2016	109	10.0	10.9	56.9
2017	97	9.9	9.7	48.5
2018	101	10.0	10.1	55.4
2019	99	10.1	9.8	50.5
2020	104	10.2	10.1	47.1
2021	100	10.8	9.2	52
2022	96	10.9	8.8	41.7
2023	95	10.2	9.3	46.3
2024	108	12.4	8.7	39.8

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 Prescott Memorial School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	153	9.0	17.0	n/a
1992	156	7.1	21.9	n/a
1993	150	8.5	17.6	35.3
1994	123	7.2	17.1	42.3
1995	136	8.8	15.5	35.3
1996	136	8.8	15.5	35.3
1997	134	10.0	13.4	32.8
1998	117	8.0	14.6	24.8
1999	104	9.0	11.6	45.2
2000	102	9.0	11.3	42.2
2001	98	8.7	11.8	46.6
2002	95	8.5	11.2	60
2003	95	8.5	11.2	60
2004	98	9.6	10.2	52
2005	99	9.0	11.0	56.6
2006	109	9.0	12.1	61.5
2007	110	12.0	9.2	57.3
2008	121	16.7	7.2	57
2009	116	12.0	9.7	54.3
2010	117	12.2	9.5	66.7
2011	119	9.5	12.5	65.5
2012	105	10.4	10.0	14.3
2013	98	10.3	9.4	60.2
2014	94	10.8	8.6	59.6
2015	108	10.0	10.8	59.3
2016	109	10.0	10.9	56.9
2017	97	9.9	9.7	48.5
2018	101	10.0	10.1	55.4
2019	99	10.1	9.8	50.5
2020	104	10.2	10.1	47.1
2021	100	10.8	9.2	52
2022	96	10.9	8.8	41.7
2023	95	10.2	9.3	46.3
2024	108	12.4	8.7	39.8

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 Prescott Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,143
2019	$15,816
2020	$16,447
2021	$16,753
2022	$16,963
2023	$19,980

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott Memorial School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 290 Elementary schools	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	95	4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	90	89	1.1%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.5%	46.3%	4.2%

Schools Near Prescott Memorial 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
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	108	12	8.7	39.8%	100 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	84.5	49^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.1%					(n/a)	73.7	66.7		$19,980
Somerville Elementary School	Public	PK	665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2	Somerville	04348	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	No	(207) 549-3261	20	2	10.0	30.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$17,363
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	35.6%	125 (92.6%)	5 (3.7%)	5 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Jefferson Village School	Public	K-8	48 Washington Rd	Jefferson	04348	Lincoln County	Jefferson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7491	235	20	11.6	24.7%	228 (97.0%)	2 (0.9%)	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
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	115	12	9.4	44.3%	109 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	40.1	199^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.4%					(n/a)	56.9	50.9		$19,200
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	34 Highfield Road	Hope	04847	Knox County	Hope Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 785-4081	137	18	7.6	25.5%	137 (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
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	51	6	8.6	64.7%	47 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	25.6	241^st of 290 public elementary schools	16.9%					(n/a)	55.2	41.4		$16,953
Palermo Consolidated School	Public	K-8	501 Route 3	Palermo	04354	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 993-2352	111	14	8.0	40.5%	110 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	52.1	156^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.2%		46.9	112^th of 210 public elementary schools	46.7%	44	68.2	47.1	32.3	$20,835
Windsor Elementary School	Public	K-8	366 Ridge Road	Windsor	04363	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-2356	288	25	11.7	38.2%	267 (92.7%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	69	96^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.9%		82.8	26^th of 210 public elementary schools	87.6%	70	68.0	63.3	32.1	$18,928
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	129	10	12.7	43.4%	120 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Prescott Memorial School

How many students attend Prescott Memorial School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 108 students attended Prescott Memorial School.

Is Prescott Memorial School a good school?

Prescott Memorial School ranks 49^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Prescott Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Prescott Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Medomak Middle School
High : Medomak Valley High School

What district is Prescott Memorial School in?

Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40

What is the racial makeup of Prescott Memorial School?

Students at Prescott Memorial School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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