Monmouth Academy

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Monmouth Academy ranks 38 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Monmouth Academy is a public high school serving 191 students in grades 9-12 in the town of Monmouth, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 02 district, which is ranked 104 out of 177 districts in the state.

Monmouth Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top 50 high schools in Maine and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel in English Language Arts and Science, performing above the state average, though they lag slightly behind in Mathematics. However, Monmouth Academy faces challenges with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 13.83% in 2020-2021 to 28.8% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like Hall-Dale Middle and High School, Monmouth Academy performs well, but it falls behind the higher-performing Maine Arts Academy School in terms of test scores and statewide ranking.

Another interesting finding is the gender gap at Monmouth Academy, with female students outperforming their male counterparts. In the 2018-2019 school year, the school's female students ranked 26th out of 92 Maine high schools, while the male students ranked 69th. Additionally, Monmouth Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 23rd out of 111 Maine high schools in 2016-2017 and a low of 58th out of 82 schools in 2020-2021, which may be a concern and warrant further investigation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

96 Academy Road
Monmouth, ME 04259

(207) 933-4416

District: Regional School Unit 02

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,892

Feeder schools for Monmouth Academy:

Elementary:

Monmouth Memorial School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monmouth Academy ranks better than 69.1% of high schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.31. (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 (92.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 02 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monmouth Academy is 9.7, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District! (See more...)

Compare Monmouth Academy employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monmouth Academy is $19,892, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Regional School Unit 02 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Monmouth Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Monmouth Academy 38^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Monmouth Academy in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 02:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 02 104^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monmouth Academy

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Rank History for all students at Monmouth Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	47.09	49^th	103	52.4%
2011	73.65	22^nd	105	79.0%
2012	32.35	72^nd	107	32.7%
2013	61.20	31^st	106	70.8%
2015	46.90	24^th	98	75.5%
2016	44.11	56^th	111	49.5%
2017	71.57	23^rd	111	79.3%
2018	60.81	32^nd	114	71.9%
2019	47.41	44^th	114	61.4%
2021	57.22	58^th	82	29.3%
2023	52.31	38^th	123	69.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Monmouth Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	66.13	26^th	92	71.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Monmouth Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.77	69^th	92	25.0%

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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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by a citizen
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

As a former student I can safely say it’s a comeplete joke of school, the faculty doesn’t care about the students education and well being. For me they only gave my 3 out of the 10 classes I should of had freshman year and said, “ that’s because you have a large class and can’t fit you in Cause the other classes are full. They will full on ruin your child’s/ yourself educated and won’t care about it plus their summer school is only 4 days long. I do not recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Monmouth Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	235	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	238
2011	222	1	0	4	0	0	0	227
2012	229	3	0	4	0	0	1	237
2013	200	3	1	4	0	0	1	209
2014	188	3	1	2	1	0	1	196
2015	216	2	2	1	0	0	0	221
2016	216	1	1	3	0	0	0	221
2017	212	3	2	1	0	0	2	220
2018	211	3	1	3	0	0	3	221
2019	201	2	0	5	0	0	2	210
2020	180	2	0	3	0	0	4	189
2021	180	1	1	3	1	0	2	188
2022	175	2	1	5	1	0	2	186
2023	176	2	1	6	1	0	5	191

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 Monmouth Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	238	22.5	10.5	34
2011	227	20.4	11.1	41.9
2012	237	20.7	11.4	6.8
2013	209	20.6	10.1	33
2014	196	20.1	9.7	41.3
2015	221	22.0	10.0	25.3
2016	221	19.0	11.6	29
2017	220	18.6	11.8	27.7
2018	221	19.6	11.2	29
2019	210	19.5	10.7	26.2
2020	189	19.0	9.9	21.2
2021	188	19.0	9.8	13.8
2022	186	19.0	9.7	23.7
2023	191	19.6	9.7	28.8

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 Monmouth Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	238	22.5	10.5	34
2011	227	20.4	11.1	41.9
2012	237	20.7	11.4	6.8
2013	209	20.6	10.1	33
2014	196	20.1	9.7	41.3
2015	221	22.0	10.0	25.3
2016	221	19.0	11.6	29
2017	220	18.6	11.8	27.7
2018	221	19.6	11.2	29
2019	210	19.5	10.7	26.2
2020	189	19.0	9.9	21.2
2021	188	19.0	9.8	13.8
2022	186	19.0	9.7	23.7
2023	191	19.6	9.7	28.8

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 Monmouth Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,167
2019	$14,617
2020	$17,035
2021	$18,930
2022	$19,799
2023	$19,892

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monmouth Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 38^th of 123 High schools	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	191	9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	176	12.4%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.2%	28.8%	2.6%

Schools Near Monmouth Academy

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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
Monmouth Academy	Public	9-12	96 Academy Road	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 933-4416	191	20	9.7	28.8%	176 (92.1%)	2 (1.0%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	52.3	38^th of 123 public high schools	69.1%					(n/a)	65.8	36.8	48.7	$19,892
Winthrop High School	Public	9-12	211 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2228	221	19	11.4	26.7%	204 (92.3%)	7 (3.2%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	57.6	31^st of 123 public high schools	74.8%		55.8	53^rd of 98 public high schools	45.9%	22	66.7	46.9	46.3	$20,704
Oak Hill High School	Public	9-12	56 School Road	Wales	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-4950	404	35	11.4	35.1%	379 (93.8%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	19.4	108^th of 123 public high schools	12.2%		58.7	46^th of 98 public high schools	53.1%	62	40.2	18.9	36.8	$18,919
Leavitt Area High School	Public	9-12	21 Matthews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1100	561	50	11.2	23.4%	528 (94.1%)	6 (1.1%)	21 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	60.3	27^th of 123 public high schools	78.0%		82.2	12^th of 98 public high schools	87.8%	15	76.2	38.5	44.7	$16,728
Maranacook Community High School	Public	9-12	2250 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-4923	355	33	10.6	11.3%	339 (95.5%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.3	47^th of 123 public high schools	61.8%		51.2	58^th of 98 public high schools	40.8%	11	62.1	46.3	36.6	$18,453
Hall-Dale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	97 Maple ST	Farmingdale	04344	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-6211	522	47	11.1	30.8%	485 (92.9%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (1.9%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	59.5	29^th of 123 public high schools	76.4%		59.5	44^th of 98 public high schools	55.1%	15	72.9	42.4	46.0	$16,910
Gardiner Area High School	Public	9-12	40 West Hill Road	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-3150	621	51	12.0	35.3%	583 (93.9%)	8 (1.3%)	18 (2.9%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	35.7	75^th of 123 public high schools	39.0%		48.8	60^th of 98 public high schools	38.8%	15	60.2	41.4	32.9	$16,283
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	156 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 795-4190	1,575	111	14.1	49.4%	777 (49.3%)	564 (35.8%)	55 (3.5%)	47 (3.0%)	48 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (5.1%)	5.1	122^nd of 123 public high schools	0.8%		0.8	97^th of 98 public high schools	1.0%	25	45.9	27.8	8.4	$15,359
Maine Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	6 East Chestnut Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(207) 613-8900	438	34	13.0	52.3%	376 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.0%)	29.4	86^th of 123 public high schools	30.1%		66.3	30^th of 98 public high schools	69.4%	56	57.6	28.9	38.0	$11,334
Edward Little High School	Public	9-12	77 Harris Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6652	1,007	85	11.8	40.5%	802 (79.6%)	120 (11.9%)	32 (3.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	31 (3.1%)	18.6	111^th of 123 public high schools	9.8%		45.1	67^th of 98 public high schools	31.6%	44	50.3	30.4	30.4	$14,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Monmouth Academy

How many students attend Monmouth Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Monmouth Academy.

What district is Monmouth Academy in?

Regional School Unit 02

What schools feed into Monmouth Academy?

Monmouth Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monmouth Memorial School

Is Monmouth Academy a good school?

Monmouth Academy ranks 38^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Monmouth Academy?

Students at Monmouth Academy are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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