Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School ranks 101 st of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dover Foxcroft, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 373 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68, which is ranked 122 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School has shown strong academic performance in recent years, with 65.38% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming both the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15% in 2020-2021 to 29.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools, such as Central Community Elementary School, Brownville Elementary School, and Milo Elementary School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.87% in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools in academic achievement, its statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the past several years, ranging from 101 out of 290 schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 240 out of 256 schools in 2016-2017. This suggests that the school's performance has been variable, with periods of both strong and weaker academic outcomes. Additionally, the school has shown potential gender-based achievement gaps, with female students ranking higher than male students in the 2018-2019 school year. However, the school is relatively effective in supporting low socioeconomic status students compared to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

63 Harrison Avenue Suite B
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426

(207) 564-6535

District: Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68

SchoolDigger Rank:
101^st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,642

Students who attend Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Se Do Mo Cha Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 373

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.46. (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 (92.8%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is $14,642.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68 122^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	59.52	67^th	193	65.3%
2011	53.63	83^rd	186	55.4%
2012	50.11	127^th	258	50.8%
2013	41.12	176^th	261	32.6%
2015	51.86	148^th	284	47.9%
2016	26.32	210^th	255	17.6%
2017	16.16	240^th	256	6.3%
2018	29.98	198^th	254	22.0%
2019	39.90	167^th	258	35.3%
2021	44.26	122^nd	228	46.5%
2022	70.49	55^th	210	73.8%
2023	68.46	101^st	290	65.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.08	30^th	64	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.38	62^nd	153	59.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.93	133^rd	153	13.1%

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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 Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	323	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	328
2009	290	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	293
2010	341	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	344
2011	328	0	0	11	0	0	14	353
2012	343	0	0	8	2	0	12	365
2013	326	0	1	8	2	1	17	355
2014	369	0	1	7	2	2	14	395
2015	363	0	1	5	3	2	20	394
2016	361	0	1	4	3	2	21	392
2017	365	0	1	3	4	1	23	397
2018	359	1	0	3	4	1	19	387
2019	346	3	1	1	4	0	17	372
2020	330	1	4	3	3	0	15	356
2021	289	2	4	1	3	0	15	314
2022	306	3	3	3	2	0	15	332
2023	346	0	2	8	4	0	13	373

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 Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	328	37.4	8.8	49.1
2009	293	25.9	10.5	47.4
2010	344	25.3	13.6	50.3
2011	353	25.0	14.1	59.8
2012	365	25.3	14.4	9.9
2013	355	26.5	13.3	60.6
2014	395	27.7	14.2	60
2015	394	29.0	13.5	59.9
2016	392	28.0	14.0	59.4
2017	397	29.3	13.5	56.9
2018	387	29.5	13.1	51.7
2019	372	29.3	12.6	54.6
2020	356	26.0	13.6	60.7
2021	314	30.1	10.4	48.1
2022	332	28.2	11.7	44.6
2023	373	27.9	13.3	49.9

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 Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	328	37.4	8.8	49.1
2009	293	25.9	10.5	47.4
2010	344	25.3	13.6	50.3
2011	353	25.0	14.1	59.8
2012	365	25.3	14.4	9.9
2013	355	26.5	13.3	60.6
2014	395	27.7	14.2	60
2015	394	29.0	13.5	59.9
2016	392	28.0	14.0	59.4
2017	397	29.3	13.5	56.9
2018	387	29.5	13.1	51.7
2019	372	29.3	12.6	54.6
2020	356	26.0	13.6	60.7
2021	314	30.1	10.4	48.1
2022	332	28.2	11.7	44.6
2023	373	27.9	13.3	49.9

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 Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$9,219
2019	$10,476
2020	$10,830
2021	$15,490
2022	$15,088
2023	$14,642

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 167^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 101^st of 290 Elementary schools	29.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School)	52.9	89.5	36.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68)	51.6	83.2	31.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School)	34.6	85.5	50.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68)	29.7	80	50.3%
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	372	373	0.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	1	8	700%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	346	346
Two or More Races	17	13	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.6%	49.9%	4.7%

Schools Near Se Do Mo Cha 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
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	63 Harrison Avenue Suite B	Dover Foxcroft	04426	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 564-6535	373	28	13.3	49.9%	346 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	68.5	101^st of 290 public elementary schools	65.2%		70.5	55^th of 210 public elementary schools	73.8%	46	65.4	62.6		$14,642
Piscataquis Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	25 Campus Drive	Guilford	04443	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Admin District 04	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 876-4301	267	23	11.7	53.9%	260 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.5	195^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.8%		62.7	75^th of 210 public elementary schools	64.3%	120	57.4	51.5	26.3	$15,521
Brownville Elementary School	Public	3-4	774 Main Road	Brownville	04414	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 965-8184	84	10	8.4	81.0%	82 (97.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	51.5	163^rd of 290 public elementary schools	43.8%		45.6	118^th of 210 public elementary schools	43.8%	45	57.3	59.6		$25,832
Milo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	18 Belmont Street	Milo	04463	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 943-2122	156	18	8.6	73.1%	152 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)				$23,577
Ridge View Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	175 Fern Road	Dexter	04930	Penobscot County	Maine School Admin District 46	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 924-6000	571	58	9.9	61.3%	547 (95.8%)	12 (2.1%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19	262^nd of 290 public elementary schools	9.7%		22.1	161^st of 210 public elementary schools	23.3%	101	51.8	36.8	29.8	$16,817
Central Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118 Main Street	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 285-0325	504	43	11.8	47.4%	473 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	38	203^rd of 290 public elementary schools	30.0%		19.3	170^th of 210 public elementary schools	19.0%	33	57.7	51.2	22.7	$15,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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How many students attend Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School.

Is Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School a good school?

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School ranks 101^st of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?

Students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What district is Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 68/Maine School Admin District 68

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