Molly Ockett School

Q: Is Molly Ockett School a good school?

Molly Ockett School ranks 190 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Molly Ockett School is an elementary school located in Fryeburg, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 555 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72, which is ranked 77 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Molly Ockett School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.33%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Brownfield Denmark Elementary School, which is also in the same district. The school's performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking ranging from 154 out of 228 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 190 out of 290 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating varying from 0 stars in 2018-2019 to 2 stars in 2022-2023. Notably, Molly Ockett School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.9% in 2020-2021 to 47.6% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

While Molly Ockett School's overall test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the district and state averages, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, has been relatively stronger. However, the school's declining performance over the years is concerning and warrants further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to this trend. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates should also be a priority for the school and district to improve the overall educational experience for Molly Ockett's students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

25 Molly Ockett Drive
Fryeburg, ME 04037

(207) 935-2401

District: Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72

SchoolDigger Rank:
190^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,820

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 529

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Molly Ockett School ranks worse than 65.5% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.86. (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 Molly Ockett School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72. Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Molly Ockett School is 10. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Molly Ockett School employs 52.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Molly Ockett School is $21,820. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72 77^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Molly Ockett School

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Rank History for all students at Molly Ockett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2018	23.72	220^th	254	13.4%
2019	15.37	240^th	258	7.0%
2021	31.70	154^th	228	32.5%
2022	24.77	156^th	210	25.7%
2023	41.86	190^th	290	34.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Molly Ockett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.36	32^nd	64	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Molly Ockett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.14	139^th	153	9.2%
2021	60.61	33^rd	90	63.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Molly Ockett School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.58	106^th	153	30.7%
2021	36.64	57^th	90	36.7%

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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 Molly Ockett School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	497	2	2	10	1	16	528
2019	519	3	3	11	1	14	551
2020	546	2	5	10	0	10	573
2021	527	2	5	16	1	15	566
2022	519	5	5	20	1	14	564
2023	518	5	0	22	1	9	555
2024	487	3	0	23	1	15	529

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Molly Ockett School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	528	49.0	10.7	51.1
2019	551	48.5	11.3	50.8
2020	573	48.1	11.9	50.8
2021	566	50.1	11.2	50.5
2022	564	51.8	10.8	50.9
2023	555	51.5	10.7	44.7
2024	529	52.8	10.0	53.7

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 Molly Ockett School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	528	49.0	10.7	51.1
2019	551	48.5	11.3	50.8
2020	573	48.1	11.9	50.8
2021	566	50.1	11.2	50.5
2022	564	51.8	10.8	50.9
2023	555	51.5	10.7	44.7
2024	529	52.8	10.0	53.7

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 Molly Ockett School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,209
2019	$15,572
2020	$17,086
2021	$18,789
2022	$19,639
2023	$21,820

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Molly Ockett School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 190^th of 290 Elementary schools	27.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Molly Ockett School)	44.9	82	37.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72)	51.6	82.5	30.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Molly Ockett School)	17.2	71.4	54.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72)	23.4	73.1	49.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Molly Ockett School)	55.8	39.9	16%
All Grades Science (Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72)	51.6	39.5	12.1%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	551	555	0.7%
African American	3	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	11	22	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	519	518	0.2%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.8%	44.7%	6.1%

Schools Near Molly Ockett School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2023)	Ranking (2022)	MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Molly Ockett School	Public	PK, KG-8	25 Molly Ockett Drive	Fryeburg	04037	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 935-2401	529	53	10.0	53.7%	487 (92.1%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.8%)	41.9	190^th of 290 public elementary schools	34.5%	24.8	156^th of 210 public elementary schools	25.7%	34	65.8	39.7	34.5	$21,820
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School	Public	K-4	637 West Main Street	Denmark	04022	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	No	(207) 452-2360	73	9	8.2	69.9%	71 (97.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	96.3	6^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.9%				(n/a)	83.3	76.7		$21,808
New Suncook School	Public	PK, KG-4	95 Main Street	Lovell	04051	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 925-6711	105	10	10.1	68.6%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	40.5	196^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.4%				(n/a)	69.2	32.5		$21,949
Stevens Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 Frances Bell Lane	Bridgton	04009	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 647-5675	304	25	11.9	50.7%	278 (91.4%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	60.3	126^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.6%	88.3	10^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.2%	116	68.6	53.3	33.3	$19,276
Harrison Elementary	Public	3-6	309 Naples Road	Harrison	04040	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-2357	106	8	13.0	44.3%	99 (93.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.8%)	24.3	247^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.8%				(n/a)	55.7	39.6		$23,217
Sacopee Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	213 South Hiram	Hiram	04041	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 625-8117	380	27	14.2	57.6%	353 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	40.2	198^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.7%	39.8	124^th of 210 public elementary schools	41.0%	74	53.1	54.7		$16,566
Waterford Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-2	148 Valley Road	Waterford	04088	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-4418	89	9	9.6	66.3%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)							(n/a)				$9,968
Sebago Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	283 Sebago Road	Sebago	04029	Cumberland County	Sebago Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 888-9331	109	11	9.5	26.6%	100 (91.7%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)							(n/a)				$27,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Molly Ockett School

Is Molly Ockett School a good school?

Molly Ockett School ranks 190^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Molly Ockett School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 529 students attended Molly Ockett School.

What is the racial makeup of Molly Ockett School?

Students at Molly Ockett School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Molly Ockett School in?

Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72

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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
Molly Ockett School	Public	PK, KG-8	25 Molly Ockett Drive	Fryeburg	04037	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 935-2401	529	53	10.0	53.7%	487 (92.1%)	3 (0.6%)	23 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	41.9	190^th of 290 public elementary schools	34.5%		24.8	156^th of 210 public elementary schools	25.7%	34	65.8	39.7	34.5	$21,820
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School	Public	K-4	637 West Main Street	Denmark	04022	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	No	(207) 452-2360	73	9	8.2	69.9%	71 (97.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	96.3	6^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.9%					(n/a)	83.3	76.7		$21,808
New Suncook School	Public	PK, KG-4	95 Main Street	Lovell	04051	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Admin District 72	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 925-6711	105	10	10.1	68.6%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	40.5	196^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.4%					(n/a)	69.2	32.5		$21,949
Stevens Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 Frances Bell Lane	Bridgton	04009	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 647-5675	304	25	11.9	50.7%	278 (91.4%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	60.3	126^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.6%		88.3	10^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.2%	116	68.6	53.3	33.3	$19,276
Harrison Elementary	Public	3-6	309 Naples Road	Harrison	04040	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-2357	106	8	13.0	44.3%	99 (93.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	24.3	247^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.8%					(n/a)	55.7	39.6		$23,217
Sacopee Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	213 South Hiram	Hiram	04041	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Admin District 55	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 625-8117	380	27	14.2	57.6%	353 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	40.2	198^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.7%		39.8	124^th of 210 public elementary schools	41.0%	74	53.1	54.7		$16,566
Waterford Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-2	148 Valley Road	Waterford	04088	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-4418	89	9	9.6	66.3%	82 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)				$9,968
Sebago Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	283 Sebago Road	Sebago	04029	Cumberland County	Sebago Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 888-9331	109	11	9.5	26.6%	100 (91.7%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$27,194