Asa C Adams School

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Asa C Adams School ranks 45 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Asa C Adams School is an elementary school located in Orono, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 26 district, which is ranked 28 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Asa C Adams School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates, with a 78.72% ELA proficiency rate compared to the state average of 64.63%, and a 69.5% Mathematics proficiency rate compared to the state average of 48.68%. However, the school's Science proficiency rate is lower than the state average, at 33.33% in 2022-2023 compared to the state average of 36.36%. The school's student population is predominantly White (86.04% in 2022-2023), in contrast to the more diverse student populations in nearby Bangor schools. While the school's performance for female and male students is strong, its performance for special education and low socioeconomic status students is lower compared to other Maine elementary schools.

Despite the school's consistent high performance, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 12th out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 45th out of 290 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.7% in 2020-2021 to 14.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern. Addressing these challenges, along with the school's racial homogeneity and subgroup performance disparities, could help Asa C Adams School continue to provide an exceptional educational experience for all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6 Goodridge Drive
Orono, ME 04473

(207) 866-2151

District: Regional School Unit 26

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,491

Students who attend Asa C Adams School usually attend:

Middle:	Orono Middle School
High:	Orono High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 323

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Asa C Adams School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (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 (85.4%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Asa C Adams School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Asa C Adams School employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Asa C Adams School is $18,491.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Asa C Adams School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 26:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 26 28^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Asa C Adams School

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Rank History for all students at Asa C Adams School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	62.85	73^rd	258	71.7%
2013	68.04	54^th	261	79.3%
2015	89.85	30^th	284	89.4%
2016	87.14	16^th	255	93.7%
2017	77.37	35^th	256	86.3%
2018	92.01	9^th	254	96.5%
2019	90.72	12^th	258	95.3%
2021	60.95	80^th	228	64.9%
2022	65.26	69^th	210	67.1%
2023	85.44	45^th	290	84.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Asa C Adams School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.13	4^th	9	55.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Asa C Adams School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.63	37^th	64	42.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Asa C Adams School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	93.35	4^th	153	97.4%
2021	59.41	34^th	90	62.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Asa C Adams School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	86.11	13^th	153	91.5%
2021	64.43	33^rd	90	63.3%

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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 Asa C Adams School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	229	7	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	255
2011	228	9	13	10	0	0	2	262
2012	232	4	14	13	2	0	1	266
2013	233	3	10	6	1	0	7	260
2014	222	2	7	6	2	0	7	246
2015	261	1	4	3	1	0	8	278
2016	257	1	7	9	1	0	18	293
2017	260	1	10	6	3	0	17	297
2018	253	2	11	4	2	0	14	286
2019	237	1	10	6	4	0	14	272
2020	271	1	10	2	3	0	1	288
2021	273	1	10	2	2	0	1	289
2022	276	4	16	12	2	0	5	315
2023	265	3	10	19	2	0	9	308
2024	276	6	9	17	2	0	13	323

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 Asa C Adams School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	255	25.1	10.1	25.9
2011	262	22.1	11.8	32.8
2012	266	25.9	10.2	1.5
2013	260	24.5	10.6	29.2
2014	246	26.2	9.3	29.7
2015	278	28.0	9.9	33.8
2016	293	28.0	10.4	31.1
2017	297	29.2	10.1	29.3
2018	286	29.2	9.7	31.8
2019	272	29.6	9.1	32.4
2020	288	30.2	9.5	30.6
2021	289	31.6	9.1	28.7
2022	315	31.4	10.0	24.8
2023	308	31.2	9.8	29.5
2024	323	30.2	10.6	31.3

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 Asa C Adams School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	255	25.1	10.1	25.9
2011	262	22.1	11.8	32.8
2012	266	25.9	10.2	1.5
2013	260	24.5	10.6	29.2
2014	246	26.2	9.3	29.7
2015	278	28.0	9.9	33.8
2016	293	28.0	10.4	31.1
2017	297	29.2	10.1	29.3
2018	286	29.2	9.7	31.8
2019	272	29.6	9.1	32.4
2020	288	30.2	9.5	30.6
2021	289	31.6	9.1	28.7
2022	315	31.4	10.0	24.8
2023	308	31.2	9.8	29.5
2024	323	30.2	10.6	31.3

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 Asa C Adams School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,948
2019	$17,779
2020	$18,442
2021	$20,807
2022	$17,755
2023	$18,491

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Asa C Adams School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 45^th of 290 Elementary schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Asa C Adams School)	70.4	91.5	21.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 26)	68.8	92.2	23.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Asa C Adams School)	62.6	85.1	22.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 26)	54.6	87.1	32.5%
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	272	308	13.2%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	6	19	216.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	265	11.8%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	29.5%	2.8%

Schools Near Asa C Adams 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
Asa C Adams School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 866-2151	323	30	10.6	31.3%	276 (85.4%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.3%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	85.4	45^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.5%		65.3	69^th of 210 public elementary schools	67.1%	24	78.7	69.5	33.3	$18,491
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	576 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-1544	476	45	10.5	57.6%	411 (86.3%)	8 (1.7%)	20 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	33.4	219^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.5%		23.3	159^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.3%	60	53.5	53.0	14.1	$19,059
Viola Rand School	Public	PK, KG-1	55 Highland Avenue	Bradley	04411	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 827-2508	40	6	7.2	47.5%	34 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Veazie Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 School Street	Veazie	04401	Penobscot County	Veazie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-6573	158	15	10.2	35.4%	135 (85.4%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	70.2	89^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.3%					(n/a)	67.4	62.9	39.4	$24,982
Eddington School	Public	PK, KG-1	440 Main Road	Eddington	04428	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-6010	124	11	11.5	21.8%	116 (93.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)				$17,907
Dr Lewis S Libby School	Public	PK, KG-8	13 School Street	Milford	04461	Penobscot County	Milford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-2252	281	27	10.4	47.3%	258 (91.8%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18.4	264^th of 290 public elementary schools	9.0%		66.7	65^th of 210 public elementary schools	69.0%	199			23.6	$19,237
Indian Island School	Public	K-8	10 Wabanaki Way	Indian Island	04468	Penobscot County	Indian Island School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-4285	78	20	3.9	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fruit Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	175 Fruit Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6270	322	22	14.4	29.8%	249 (77.3%)	8 (2.5%)	20 (6.2%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	93.2	15^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.8%		67.5	62^nd of 210 public elementary schools	70.5%	47	76.9	80.8		$15,303
Mary Snow School	Public	4-5	435 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6290	243	21	11.6	34.2%	179 (73.7%)	15 (6.2%)	25 (10.3%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)	72.3	71.0	31.3	$17,997
Abraham Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Forest Avenue	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6280	176	15	11.5	48.9%	130 (73.9%)	8 (4.5%)	9 (5.1%)	15 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	94.1	11^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.2%		36	138^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.3%	127	80.0	74.4		$20,283

Frequently Asked Questions about Asa C Adams School

Is Asa C Adams School a good school?

Asa C Adams School ranks 45^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Asa C Adams School in?

Regional School Unit 26

What schools do graduates of Asa C Adams School attend?

Students who attend Asa C Adams School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orono Middle School
High : Orono High School

What is the racial makeup of Asa C Adams School?

Students at Asa C Adams School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Asa C Adams School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended Asa C Adams School.

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