North Berwick Elementary School

Q: Is North Berwick Elementary School a good school?

North Berwick Elementary School ranks 85 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Berwick Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 258 students in grades K-4 in North Berwick, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60.

North Berwick Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 68% of students proficient or better in ELA and 61.62% in Math, compared to 62.65% and 42.56% for the district, respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.86%) compared to nearby schools in the same district, which range from 85.47% to 95.8% white students. The school has also seen a notable improvement in chronic absenteeism, decreasing from 35.5% in 2021-2022 to 11.2% in 2022-2023, outperforming the district and state averages.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60, such as Lebanon Elementary School, Hanson School, and Carl J Lamb School, North Berwick Elementary stands out for its academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.44% compared to 25.51% to 35.5% for nearby schools). This suggests that the school may have effective practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the district.

Detail:

Public K-4

25 Varney Road
North Berwick, ME 03906

(207) 676-9811

District: Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,593

Students who attend North Berwick Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Noble Middle School
High:	Noble High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Berwick Elementary School ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.99. (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 (91.9%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Berwick Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60. (See more...)

Compare North Berwick Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Berwick Elementary School is $16,593, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60!

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Berwick Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60 85^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Berwick Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Berwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	67.28	43^rd	192	77.6%
2007	59.33	65^th	198	67.2%
2008	79.52	21^st	195	89.2%
2009	72.48	21^st	209	90.0%
2010	60.37	64^th	193	66.8%
2011	59.59	66^th	186	64.5%
2012	60.46	77^th	258	70.2%
2013	79.28	31^st	261	88.1%
2015	89.90	29^th	284	89.8%
2016	83.21	21^st	255	91.8%
2017	87.35	14^th	256	94.5%
2018	59.42	92^nd	254	63.8%
2019	47.25	135^th	258	47.7%
2021	59.11	84^th	228	63.2%
2022	65.92	67^th	210	68.1%
2023	71.99	85^th	290	70.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Berwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.99	33^rd	82	59.8%
2021	39.84	43^rd	64	32.8%

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Rank History for Female students at North Berwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.50	130^th	153	15.0%
2021	64.57	31^st	90	65.6%

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Rank History for Male students at North Berwick Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.10	129^th	153	15.7%
2021	62.42	36^th	90	60.0%

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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 North Berwick Elementary 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	477	477
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	450	450
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	476	476
1994	478	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-15	472
1995	450	5	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1996	450	5	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1997	423	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1998	404	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1999	386	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2000	376	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	369	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2002	306	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2003	306	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2004	296	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2005	283	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2006	288	7	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	276	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2008	279	7	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2009	280	6	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2010	291	4	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2011	308	2	6	7	0	0	2	0	325
2012	314	2	7	7	0	0	7	0	337
2013	322	4	5	8	0	0	5	0	344
2014	314	3	5	10	0	0	11	0	343
2015	309	3	6	16	0	0	9	0	343
2016	291	2	4	10	0	0	8	0	315
2017	271	2	5	6	0	0	9	0	293
2018	252	3	5	6	0	0	7	0	273
2019	271	2	6	4	0	1	6	0	290
2020	264	2	4	2	0	1	6	0	279
2021	261	0	4	2	0	0	10	0	277
2022	282	0	2	4	0	0	10	0	298
2023	237	1	3	5	1	0	11	0	258

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 North Berwick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1992	450	30.6	14.7	n/a
1993	476	31.6	15.1	12.8
1994	472	28.7	16.4	15.2
1995	460	27.0	17.0	17
1996	460	27.0	17.0	17
1997	432	29.0	14.9	19
1998	412	30.0	13.7	16
1999	395	30.7	12.9	23.3
2000	382	32.0	11.9	25.9
2001	373	31.0	12.0	31.6
2002	308	28.0	11.0	17.9
2003	308	28.0	11.0	17.9
2004	298	25.9	11.5	n/a
2005	293	25.7	11.4	26.6
2006	301	26.7	11.3	24.9
2007	287	27.1	10.6	25.8
2008	294	36.9	8.0	26.9
2009	296	28.7	10.3	25
2010	309	28.1	11.0	30.7
2011	325	28.3	11.4	23.4
2012	337	27.7	12.1	8.3
2013	344	29.1	11.7	34
2014	343	32.2	10.6	31.8
2015	343	27.0	12.7	31.8
2016	315	27.0	11.6	24.4
2017	293	23.7	12.3	27
2018	273	22.6	12.0	30.4
2019	290	23.9	12.1	27.6
2020	279	24.6	11.3	32.3
2021	277	27.1	10.2	27.8
2022	298	25.6	11.6	24.8
2023	258	23.2	11.1	17.4

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 North Berwick Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	477	30.0	15.9	n/a
1992	450	30.6	14.7	n/a
1993	476	31.6	15.1	12.8
1994	472	28.7	16.4	15.2
1995	460	27.0	17.0	17
1996	460	27.0	17.0	17
1997	432	29.0	14.9	19
1998	412	30.0	13.7	16
1999	395	30.7	12.9	23.3
2000	382	32.0	11.9	25.9
2001	373	31.0	12.0	31.6
2002	308	28.0	11.0	17.9
2003	308	28.0	11.0	17.9
2004	298	25.9	11.5	n/a
2005	293	25.7	11.4	26.6
2006	301	26.7	11.3	24.9
2007	287	27.1	10.6	25.8
2008	294	36.9	8.0	26.9
2009	296	28.7	10.3	25
2010	309	28.1	11.0	30.7
2011	325	28.3	11.4	23.4
2012	337	27.7	12.1	8.3
2013	344	29.1	11.7	34
2014	343	32.2	10.6	31.8
2015	343	27.0	12.7	31.8
2016	315	27.0	11.6	24.4
2017	293	23.7	12.3	27
2018	273	22.6	12.0	30.4
2019	290	23.9	12.1	27.6
2020	279	24.6	11.3	32.3
2021	277	27.1	10.2	27.8
2022	298	25.6	11.6	24.8
2023	258	23.2	11.1	17.4

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 North Berwick Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,650
2019	$13,941
2020	$15,026
2021	$16,684
2022	$15,487
2023	$16,593

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Berwick Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 135^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 85^th of 290 Elementary schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (North Berwick Elementary School)	65.7	88.3	22.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60)	59.9	85.2	25.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (North Berwick Elementary School)	28.3	84.7	56.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60)	35.8	77.8	42.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	290	258	11%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	3	50%
Hispanic	4	5	25%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	271	237	12.5%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	17.4%	10.1%

Schools Near North Berwick Elementary 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
North Berwick Elementary School	Public	K-4	25 Varney Road	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 676-9811	258	23	11.1	17.4%	237 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	72	85^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.7%		65.9	67^th of 210 public elementary schools	68.1%	18	68.0	61.6		$16,593
Eric L Knowlton School	Public	4-5	8 Noble Lane	Berwick	03901	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 698-1188	243	21	11.3	25.5%	219 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)								(n/a)	56.6	48.1	11.2	$17,407
Vivian E Hussey School	Public	K-3	20 Blackberry Hill Road	Berwick	03901	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 698-4465	358	34	10.4	30.2%	306 (85.5%)	3 (0.8%)	20 (5.6%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	69	99^th of 290 public elementary schools	65.9%		80.3	33^rd of 210 public elementary schools	84.3%	66	70.7	55.0		$18,754
Central School	Public	PK, KG-3	197 Main Street	South Berwick	03908	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 384-2333	372	30	12.6	14.2%	343 (92.2%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	77.1	73^rd of 290 public elementary schools	74.8%		71.5	53^rd of 210 public elementary schools	74.8%	20	71.2	61.6		$16,628
Marshwood Great Works School	Public	4-5	49 Academy Street	South Berwick	03908	York County	Regional School Unit 35/Maine School Admin District 35	No	No	No	No	(207) 384-4010	301	23	12.9	18.6%	279 (92.7%)	5 (1.7%)	8 (2.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)								(n/a)	68.0	48.1	22.0	$17,459
Wells Elementary School	Public	K-4	276 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-5953	551	43	12.9	14.9%	503 (91.3%)	3 (0.5%)	11 (2.0%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.0%)	90.3	23^rd of 290 public elementary schools	92.1%		82.6	27^th of 210 public elementary schools	87.1%	4	75.8	73.3		$18,750
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	425	38	11.2	44.7%	372 (87.5%)	8 (1.9%)	15 (3.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	360	35	10.3	60.6%	303 (84.2%)	12 (3.3%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	4-5	65 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1126	155	12	12.6	30.3%	148 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)	66.5	52.0	22.2	$20,009
Hanson School	Public	K-3	53 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1299	262	23	11.4	35.5%	251 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	87.3	32^nd of 290 public elementary schools	89.0%		87	15^th of 210 public elementary schools	92.9%	17	73.5	72.1		$17,063

Frequently Asked Questions about North Berwick Elementary School

What district is North Berwick Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60

What schools do graduates of North Berwick Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Berwick Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Noble Middle School
High : Noble High School

What is the racial makeup of North Berwick Elementary School?

Students at North Berwick Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is North Berwick Elementary School a good school?

North Berwick Elementary School ranks 85^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Berwick Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended North Berwick Elementary School.

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