Saccarappa School

Summary:

Saccarappa School is an elementary school in Westbrook, Maine, serving 417 students in grades PK-4. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Saccarappa School consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Maine elementary schools, with only 43.36% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, far below the state averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 41.4% in the 2020-2021 school year, much higher than the state average. Additionally, 69.54% of Saccarappa students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

In comparison, nearby schools like Oxford-Cumberland Canal School and Congin School, which are also part of the Westbrook Public Schools district, have significantly higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the challenges faced by Saccarappa School are specific to the school and not necessarily district-wide. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving instructional practices, addressing attendance barriers, and providing additional support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Saccarappa School.

Detail:

Public K-4

110 Huntress Avenue
Westbrook, ME 04092

(207) 854-0847

District: Westbrook Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,385

Students who attend Saccarappa School usually attend:

Middle:	Westbrook Middle School
High:	Westbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 393

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

African American:

28.8%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saccarappa School ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.42. (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 Saccarappa School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Westbrook Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (55.7%), African American (28.8%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Westbrook Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saccarappa School is 8.8. 1 elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Saccarappa School employs 44.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saccarappa School is $16,385, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Westbrook Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Westbrook Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbrook Public Schools 158^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saccarappa School

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Rank History for all students at Saccarappa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2013	28.49	223^rd	261	14.6%
2015	13.73	273^rd	284	3.9%
2016	17.62	238^th	255	6.7%
2017	21.16	225^th	256	12.1%
2018	19.20	232^nd	254	8.7%
2019	11.70	249^th	258	3.5%
2021	0.06	224^th	228	1.8%
2022	0.21	206^th	210	1.9%
2023	3.42	285^th	290	1.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saccarappa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.54	69^th	82	15.9%
2021	0.06	64^th	64	0.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Saccarappa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.91	137^th	153	10.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Saccarappa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.84	146^th	153	4.6%

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Rank History for White students at Saccarappa School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.66	43^rd	48	10.4%
2021	0.11	30^th	31	3.2%

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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 Saccarappa 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	351	351
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	323	323
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	360	360
1994	312	4	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	-8	316
1995	301	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	301	6	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	278	10	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	296
1998	289	10	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1999	301	6	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2000	275	10	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2001	285	9	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	227	12	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2003	227	12	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2004	241	11	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2005	211	10	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2006	217	5	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2007	225	12	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2008	218	17	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2009	212	20	10	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2010	231	23	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2011	256	23	13	4	0	0	6	0	302
2012	241	25	9	4	0	0	11	0	290
2013	275	24	7	7	1	0	20	0	334
2014	263	28	7	8	1	0	21	0	328
2015	250	29	8	14	1	0	24	0	326
2016	262	30	8	15	0	0	22	0	337
2017	234	37	13	15	1	0	18	0	318
2018	207	33	21	13	3	0	13	0	290
2019	206	46	26	12	2	0	9	0	301
2020	287	100	25	13	4	0	7	0	436
2021	251	109	25	18	3	0	9	0	415
2022	269	104	24	17	3	0	16	0	433
2023	257	102	22	16	1	0	19	0	417
2024	219	113	18	19	2	0	22	0	393

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 Saccarappa School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	351	19.4	18.0	n/a
1992	323	18.4	17.5	n/a
1993	360	20.0	18.0	35.6
1994	316	20.3	15.6	35.5
1995	310	19.9	15.6	37.1
1996	310	19.9	15.6	37.1
1997	296	21.6	13.7	36.1
1998	305	22.3	13.7	38
1999	314	21.3	14.7	47.5
2000	291	21.9	13.3	44.3
2001	299	23.4	12.8	42.5
2002	257	22.4	11.5	46.7
2003	257	22.4	11.5	46.7
2004	263	21.1	12.5	50.6
2005	229	19.6	11.7	53.3
2006	227	20.6	11.0	51.1
2007	245	22.0	11.1	53.5
2008	245	27.1	9.0	54.3
2009	249	20.6	11.8	60.2
2010	276	21.7	12.7	59.4
2011	302	24.6	12.2	65.9
2012	290	25.6	11.3	8.6
2013	334	28.4	11.7	68.9
2014	328	30.1	10.8	66.2
2015	326	27.0	12.0	68.1
2016	337	27.0	12.4	64.1
2017	318	27.7	11.4	66
2018	290	26.5	10.9	74.1
2019	301	26.9	11.1	72.1
2020	436	36.2	12.0	79.6
2021	415	38.6	10.7	72.8
2022	433	45.4	9.5	71.4
2023	417	52.0	8.0	69.5
2024	393	44.3	8.8	70.2

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 Saccarappa School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	351	19.4	18.0	n/a
1992	323	18.4	17.5	n/a
1993	360	20.0	18.0	35.6
1994	316	20.3	15.6	35.5
1995	310	19.9	15.6	37.1
1996	310	19.9	15.6	37.1
1997	296	21.6	13.7	36.1
1998	305	22.3	13.7	38
1999	314	21.3	14.7	47.5
2000	291	21.9	13.3	44.3
2001	299	23.4	12.8	42.5
2002	257	22.4	11.5	46.7
2003	257	22.4	11.5	46.7
2004	263	21.1	12.5	50.6
2005	229	19.6	11.7	53.3
2006	227	20.6	11.0	51.1
2007	245	22.0	11.1	53.5
2008	245	27.1	9.0	54.3
2009	249	20.6	11.8	60.2
2010	276	21.7	12.7	59.4
2011	302	24.6	12.2	65.9
2012	290	25.6	11.3	8.6
2013	334	28.4	11.7	68.9
2014	328	30.1	10.8	66.2
2015	326	27.0	12.0	68.1
2016	337	27.0	12.4	64.1
2017	318	27.7	11.4	66
2018	290	26.5	10.9	74.1
2019	301	26.9	11.1	72.1
2020	436	36.2	12.0	79.6
2021	415	38.6	10.7	72.8
2022	433	45.4	9.5	71.4
2023	417	52.0	8.0	69.5
2024	393	44.3	8.8	70.2

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 Saccarappa School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,793
2019	$15,029
2020	$14,127
2021	$17,795
2022	$18,168
2023	$16,385

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saccarappa School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 249^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 285^th of 290 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Saccarappa School)	40.3	62.8	22.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westbrook Public Schools)	44.6	74.6	30%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	417	38.5%
African American	46	102	121.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	26	22	15.4%
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	206	257	24.8%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.1%	69.5%	2.5%

Schools Near Saccarappa 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
Saccarappa School	Public	K-4	110 Huntress Avenue	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0847	393	44	8.8	70.2%	219 (55.7%)	113 (28.8%)	19 (4.8%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	3.4	285^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.7%		0.2	206^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.9%	79	43.4	22.6		$16,385
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School	Public	K-4	102 Glenwood Avenue	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0840	185	27	6.8	65.9%	111 (60.0%)	46 (24.9%)	10 (5.4%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.0%)	36.1	211^th of 290 public elementary schools	27.2%		30.6	147^th of 210 public elementary schools	30.0%	64	55.4	49.4		$19,377
Congin School	Public	PK, KG-4	410 Bridge Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 854-0844	317	32	9.9	51.1%	199 (62.8%)	69 (21.8%)	20 (6.3%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	27.9	234^th of 290 public elementary schools	19.3%		22.3	160^th of 210 public elementary schools	23.8%	74	52.5	45.7		$17,362
Narragansett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	284 Main Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 222-1250	440	31	14.0	8.2%	368 (83.6%)	18 (4.1%)	18 (4.1%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.4%)	72.6	81^st of 290 public elementary schools	72.1%		83.8	23^rd of 210 public elementary schools	89.0%	58	72.2	67.2	22.1	$18,113
Amanda C Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Orono RD	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8205	481	41	11.8	41.4%	284 (59.0%)	107 (22.2%)	31 (6.4%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	35.5	214^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.2%		22	162^nd of 210 public elementary schools	22.9%	52	59.4	46.9	21.0	$19,556
Village Elementary School-Gorham	Public	K-5	12 Robie Street	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1300	428	34	12.6	7.9%	374 (87.4%)	16 (3.7%)	13 (3.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	64.8	111^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.7%		74.5	50^th of 210 public elementary schools	76.2%	61	74.2	54.4	22.2	$17,688
Gerald E Talbot Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Forest AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8210	361	42	8.5	61.2%	152 (42.1%)	132 (36.6%)	32 (8.9%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	19.4	261^st of 290 public elementary schools	10.0%		2.1	201^st of 210 public elementary schools	4.3%	60	47.5	41.9		$25,102
Eight Corners Elementary School	Public	K-2	22 Mussey Road	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5200	214	21	10.3	9.8%	158 (73.8%)	11 (5.1%)	9 (4.2%)	26 (12.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$21,429
Longfellow School-Portland	Public	PK, KG-5	432 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8195	274	25	10.9	20.4%	217 (79.2%)	24 (8.8%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.9%)	97.7	2^nd of 290 public elementary schools	99.3%		78.5	40^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.0%	38	91.4	78.7	58.8	$19,822
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	357	34	10.5	37.3%	207 (58.0%)	84 (23.5%)	36 (10.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	65.4	110^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	87^th of 210 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	71.7	54.9	31.3	$22,513

Frequently Asked Questions about Saccarappa School

What is the racial makeup of Saccarappa School?

Students at Saccarappa School are 56% White, 29% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

What district is Saccarappa School in?

Westbrook Public Schools

Is Saccarappa School a good school?

Saccarappa School ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Maine elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Saccarappa School attend?

Students who attend Saccarappa School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westbrook Middle School
High : Westbrook High School

How many students attend Saccarappa School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 393 students attended Saccarappa School.

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