Mildred L Day School

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Mildred L Day School ranks 48 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mildred L Day School is an exceptional elementary school in Arundel, Maine, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Regional School Unit 21 district, which is ranked 24th out of 177 districts in the state.

Mildred L Day School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, with students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement. In the 2021-2022 school year, over 90% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. However, the school's racial diversity is slightly lower compared to some nearby schools, such as Kennebunkport Consolidated School and the Biddeford Public Schools. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, while lower than some nearby schools, is still higher than the state average.

Mildred L Day School also serves a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 14.29% in 2022-2023 to 29.1% in 2020-2021, which is lower than the rates observed in some nearby schools, such as Biddeford Primary School (58.38%) and Biddeford Intermediate School (53.43%). This suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could have implications for resource allocation and support for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public K-5

600 Limerick Road
Arundel, ME 04046

(207) 284-4677

District: Regional School Unit 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,668

Students who attend Mildred L Day School usually attend:

Middle:	Middle School of the Kennebunks
High:	Kennebunk High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.3%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Asian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mildred L Day School ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.68. (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 (89.3%), Hispanic (5.6%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 21 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mildred L Day School is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District. (See more...)

Compare Mildred L Day School employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mildred L Day School is $24,668, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 21 District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mildred L Day School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 21:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 21 24^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mildred L Day School

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Rank History for all students at Mildred L Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	81.69	18^th	258	93.0%
2013	80.56	25^th	261	90.4%
2015	78.83	67^th	284	76.4%
2016	96.37	4^th	255	98.4%
2017	95.60	4^th	256	98.4%
2018	93.79	6^th	254	97.6%
2019	92.36	10^th	258	96.1%
2021	86.80	11^th	228	95.2%
2022	82.25	28^th	210	86.7%
2023	84.68	48^th	290	83.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mildred L Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	86.39	13^th	153	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mildred L Day School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.35	6^th	153	96.1%

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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 Mildred L Day School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	245	5	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
2011	226	0	0	3	0	0	15	244
2012	226	0	6	3	0	0	8	243
2013	227	0	4	2	0	0	7	240
2014	235	1	4	2	1	0	5	248
2015	223	3	3	1	0	0	3	233
2016	220	2	1	1	0	0	4	228
2017	222	0	2	0	0	0	4	228
2018	228	0	1	0	0	0	5	234
2019	229	0	2	0	2	0	5	238
2020	214	0	1	5	1	0	6	227
2021	173	1	1	6	1	0	7	189
2022	182	1	1	8	1	0	3	196
2023	194	1	1	9	1	0	4	210
2024	192	3	4	12	1	0	3	215

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 Mildred L Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	254	19.8	12.8	23.6
2011	244	17.1	14.2	28.3
2012	243	18.4	13.2	2.1
2013	240	18.7	12.7	0
2014	248	17.3	14.3	33.5
2015	233	17.0	13.7	32.2
2016	228	18.0	12.6	32.5
2017	228	17.6	12.9	31.1
2018	234	18.8	12.4	33.3
2019	238	18.9	12.5	32.4
2020	227	17.3	13.1	27.8
2021	189	18.3	10.3	29.1
2022	196	19.6	10.0	17.3
2023	210	19.8	10.6	14.3
2024	215	18.9	11.3	14.9

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 Mildred L Day School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	254	19.8	12.8	23.6
2011	244	17.1	14.2	28.3
2012	243	18.4	13.2	2.1
2013	240	18.7	12.7	0
2014	248	17.3	14.3	33.5
2015	233	17.0	13.7	32.2
2016	228	18.0	12.6	32.5
2017	228	17.6	12.9	31.1
2018	234	18.8	12.4	33.3
2019	238	18.9	12.5	32.4
2020	227	17.3	13.1	27.8
2021	189	18.3	10.3	29.1
2022	196	19.6	10.0	17.3
2023	210	19.8	10.6	14.3
2024	215	18.9	11.3	14.9

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 Mildred L Day School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,220
2019	$16,099
2020	$17,359
2021	$21,539
2022	$23,149
2023	$24,668

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mildred L Day School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 10^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 48^th of 290 Elementary schools	12.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Mildred L Day School)	72.5	91.9	19.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 21)	73.5	91.8	18.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Mildred L Day School)	64.1	88.9	24.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 21)	57.5	91.2	33.8%
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	238	210	11.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	0	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	194	15.3%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	14.3%	18.1%

Schools Near Mildred L Day 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
Mildred L Day School	Public	K-5	600 Limerick Road	Arundel	04046	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 284-4677	215	19	11.3	14.9%	192 (89.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	84.7	48^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.4%		82.3	28^th of 210 public elementary schools	86.7%	20	77.2	78.2	32.4	$24,668
Kennebunk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	177 Alewive Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-4402	395	30	13.2	8.6%	354 (89.6%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$24,228
Biddeford Primary School	Public	1-2	320 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-8285	369	36	10.3	60.7%	263 (71.3%)	38 (10.3%)	36 (9.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)								(n/a)				$20,349
Biddeford Intermediate School	Public	3-4	335 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-5957	329	33	9.9	56.5%	248 (75.4%)	31 (9.4%)	17 (5.2%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.7%)	56.2	140^th of 290 public elementary schools	51.7%		52.9	92^nd of 210 public elementary schools	56.2%	48	60.3	59.2		$19,412
John F Kennedy Memorial School	Public	PK-K	64 West Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-4134	301	19	16.1	61.5%	202 (67.1%)	40 (13.3%)	23 (7.6%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.6%)								(n/a)				$17,786
Sea Road School	Public	3-5	29 Sea Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-1105	294	24	12.1	9.9%	259 (88.1%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (6.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	88.7	28^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.3%		80.4	32^nd of 210 public elementary schools	84.8%	4	78.6	79.0	39.3	$21,870
Lyman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Schoolhouse Road	Lyman	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-7228	243	22	11.1	31.7%	222 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	72.8	79^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.8%		83.6	24^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.6%	55	73.7	65.7	15.2	$17,600
Governor John Fairfield School	Public	K-2	75 Beach Street	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-1322	289	27	10.9	33.2%	228 (78.9%)	24 (8.3%)	8 (2.8%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)				$18,904
C K Burns School	Public	3-5	135 Middle Street	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-5081	609	48	12.7	28.2%	518 (85.1%)	42 (6.9%)	23 (3.8%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.3%)	53.2	154^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.9%		42.5	122^nd of 210 public elementary schools	41.9%	32	63.9	57.1	19.2	$18,261
Young School	Public	K-2	36 Tasker St	Saco	04072	York County	Saco Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-7053	313	27	11.7	22.7%	256 (81.8%)	34 (10.9%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)								(n/a)				$20,333

Frequently Asked Questions about Mildred L Day School

What is the racial makeup of Mildred L Day School?

Students at Mildred L Day School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mildred L Day School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Mildred L Day School.

What schools do graduates of Mildred L Day School attend?

Students who attend Mildred L Day School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Middle School of the Kennebunks
High : Kennebunk High School

Is Mildred L Day School a good school?

Mildred L Day School ranks 48^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Mildred L Day School in?

Regional School Unit 21

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