West Bath School

Summary:

West Bath School is an elementary school in West Bath, Maine, serving 103 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu, which is ranked 15th out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Bath School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 81.25% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 75% in Mathematics, and 47.83% in Science - significantly higher than the West Bath Public Schools and Maine state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7%, compared to nearby schools like Phippsburg Elementary (18.4%), Harpswell Community School (22.3%), and Dike-Newell School (33.6%).

West Bath School also stands out with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 8.5 over the past few years, which is lower than many nearby schools. This, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence, suggests that West Bath School may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students compared to some of its peers in the region. However, the school's lack of racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of white students than surrounding schools, is an interesting finding that warrants further exploration.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

126 New Meadows Road
West Bath, ME 04530

(207) 443-9145

District: West Bath Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
20^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,782

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Bath School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.87. (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 (96.9%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bath School is 6.9. (See more...)

Compare West Bath School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bath School is $27,782.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Bath School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Bath Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bath Public Schools 15^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Bath School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	58.28	95^th	255	62.7%
2017	72.75	48^th	256	81.3%
2018	65.44	64^th	254	74.8%
2019	66.31	67^th	258	74.0%
2021	82.74	24^th	228	89.5%
2023	91.87	20^th	290	93.1%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Bath School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	137	0	1	2	1	141
2017	135	0	1	3	1	140
2018	127	0	0	0	0	127
2019	125	0	1	3	1	130
2020	107	1	1	3	0	112
2021	105	0	0	3	0	108
2022	96	0	0	0	0	96
2023	101	0	2	0	0	103
2024	94	0	3	0	0	97

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 West Bath School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	141	12.0	11.7	28.4
2017	140	12.8	10.9	32.1
2018	127	13.3	9.5	38.6
2019	130	14.3	9.0	30
2020	112	13.8	8.1	31.3
2021	108	13.6	7.9	25.9
2022	96	13.0	7.3	22.9
2023	103	12.0	8.5	21.4
2024	97	14.0	6.9	21.6

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 West Bath School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	141	12.0	11.7	28.4
2017	140	12.8	10.9	32.1
2018	127	13.3	9.5	38.6
2019	130	14.3	9.0	30
2020	112	13.8	8.1	31.3
2021	108	13.6	7.9	25.9
2022	96	13.0	7.3	22.9
2023	103	12.0	8.5	21.4
2024	97	14.0	6.9	21.6

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 West Bath School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,427
2019	$18,889
2020	$23,528
2021	$26,551
2022	$29,969
2023	$27,782

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bath School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 20^th of 290 Elementary schools	19.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	130	103	20.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	125	101	19.2%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	21.4%	8.6%

Schools Near West Bath 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
West Bath School	Public	PK, KG-5	126 New Meadows Road	West Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	West Bath Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-9145	97	14	6.9	21.6%	94 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.9	20^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.1%					(n/a)	81.3	75.0	47.8	$27,782
Dike-Newell School	Public	PK, KG-2	3 Wright Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-8285	240	21	11.2	43.3%	208 (86.7%)	10 (4.2%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$20,432
Fisher-Mitchell School	Public	3-5	597 High Street	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-8265	190	20	9.5	53.7%	155 (81.6%)	9 (4.7%)	11 (5.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)	29.9	229^th of 290 public elementary schools	21.0%		18.7	173^rd of 210 public elementary schools	17.6%	56	53.6	49.4	16.4	$21,423
Woolwich Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	137 Nequasset Road	Woolwich	04579	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-9739	306	32	9.5	28.8%	289 (94.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	69.9	91^st of 290 public elementary schools	68.6%		48.3	109^th of 210 public elementary schools	48.1%	18	70.8	59.4	35.2	$22,734
Kate Furbish Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	75 Jordan Ave	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 319-1970	638	51	12.5	30.9%	520 (81.5%)	23 (3.6%)	39 (6.1%)	19 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)								(n/a)				$20,410
Williams-Cone School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Perkins Street	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 725-4391	232	20	11.4	23.3%	210 (90.5%)	7 (3.0%)	9 (3.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	90.2	24^th of 290 public elementary schools	91.7%		80.5	30^th of 210 public elementary schools	85.7%	6	82.4	74.6	40.9	$18,469
Woodside Elementary School	Public	K-5	42 Barrows Drive	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 725-1243	318	27	11.7	18.2%	284 (89.3%)	5 (1.6%)	9 (2.8%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.4%)	87.6	31^st of 290 public elementary schools	89.3%		52.8	94^th of 210 public elementary schools	55.2%	63	75.0	69.5	52.1	$21,332
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary	Public	3-5	44 McKeen Street	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 319-1960	508	45	11.3	27.4%	421 (82.9%)	11 (2.2%)	32 (6.3%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)	72.4	83^rd of 290 public elementary schools	71.4%		46.6	114^th of 210 public elementary schools	45.7%	31	70.3	65.1	30.0	$19,995
Bowdoinham Community School	Public	K-5	23 Cemetery Road	Bowdoinham	04008	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 666-5546	189	16	12.0	21.7%	171 (90.5%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	84.7	47^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.1	22^nd of 210 public elementary schools	89.5%	25	71.3	72.4	52.2	$16,840
Harpswell Community School	Public	K-5	308 Harpswell Islands Road	Harpswell	04079	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 729-5177	129	10	12.9	18.6%	117 (90.7%)	1 (0.8%)	5 (3.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	80.5	59^th of 290 public elementary schools	79.7%		51.5	96^th of 210 public elementary schools	54.3%	37	73.2	78.6	33.3	$20,206

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bath School

How many students attend West Bath School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended West Bath School.

What is the racial makeup of West Bath School?

Students at West Bath School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is West Bath School in?

West Bath Public Schools

Is West Bath School a good school?

Yes. West Bath School ranks in the top 6.9% of Maine elementary schools.

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