Belgrade Central School

Q: Is Belgrade Central School a good school?

Belgrade Central School ranks 58 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Belgrade Central School is an elementary school located in Belgrade, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 239 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18 district, which is ranked 51 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belgrade Central School consistently outperforms the regional and state averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 81.67% proficiency in ELA and 67.5% proficiency in Math, compared to 70% and 55.71% for the district, and 64.63% and 48.68% for the state. However, the school's performance in Science is lower, with only 20.51% proficiency in 2022-2023, compared to 39.81% for the district and 36.36% for the state. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.05%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 83.08% to 94.46% white students. Despite this, Belgrade Central School has a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, with 32.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 14.52% to 57.42%.

Belgrade Central School has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 33.3% in 2021-2022 to 18.0% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 in 2022-2023 suggests it may have access to more resources and personalized attention for its students compared to some of the nearby schools, which range from 8.4 to 14.1. Overall, Belgrade Central School appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is providing a strong educational experience for its students, particularly in core academic subjects, despite some challenges with racial homogeneity and chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

158 Depot Road
Belgrade, ME 04917

(207) 495-2321

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
58^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,270

Students who attend Belgrade Central School usually attend:

Middle:	Messalonskee Middle School
High:	Messalonskee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.6%

See top rated Maine elementary schools

Compare Belgrade Central School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Belgrade Central School ranks better than 80% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.65. (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%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School is 13.1. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Belgrade Central School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belgrade Central School is $16,270. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Belgrade Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 18 51^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Belgrade Central School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Belgrade Central School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Belgrade Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	64.82	65^th	258	74.8%
2013	51.49	128^th	261	51.0%
2015	75.21	77^th	284	72.9%
2016	57.73	96^th	255	62.4%
2017	74.31	44^th	256	82.8%
2018	84.29	17^th	254	93.3%
2019	70.92	58^th	258	77.5%
2021	60.75	81^st	228	64.5%
2022	84.15	21^st	210	90.0%
2023	80.65	58^th	290	80.0%

See the entire list of Maine Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belgrade Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.70	5^th	82	93.9%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belgrade Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.61	59^th	153	61.4%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Belgrade Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.37	30^th	153	80.4%

See the entire list of Best Maine Elementary Schools for Male Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Belgrade Central School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Belgrade Central School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Belgrade Central School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	292	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	302
2011	298	2	1	2	1	0	3	307
2012	303	3	2	2	0	0	3	313
2013	302	2	2	3	1	0	3	313
2014	295	1	1	3	1	0	4	305
2015	308	2	2	4	0	0	2	318
2016	275	1	1	5	0	0	6	288
2017	251	0	0	6	3	0	10	270
2018	248	0	0	5	0	0	7	260
2019	229	1	0	4	0	0	9	243
2020	217	2	0	3	0	0	10	232
2021	205	3	0	4	0	0	10	222
2022	225	1	0	8	1	0	10	245
2023	220	1	0	8	0	0	10	239

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 Belgrade Central School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	302	22.6	13.3	38.7
2011	307	22.0	13.9	38.4
2012	313	23.4	13.3	n/a
2013	313	24.9	12.5	44.1
2014	305	23.7	12.8	44.9
2015	318	23.0	13.8	44
2016	288	23.0	12.5	45.8
2017	270	21.4	12.6	45.9
2018	260	20.4	12.7	46.9
2019	243	19.3	12.5	37.4
2020	232	17.7	13.0	36.2
2021	222	18.7	11.8	36
2022	245	19.2	12.7	32.7
2023	239	18.2	13.1	32.6

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 Belgrade Central School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	302	22.6	13.3	38.7
2011	307	22.0	13.9	38.4
2012	313	23.4	13.3	n/a
2013	313	24.9	12.5	44.1
2014	305	23.7	12.8	44.9
2015	318	23.0	13.8	44
2016	288	23.0	12.5	45.8
2017	270	21.4	12.6	45.9
2018	260	20.4	12.7	46.9
2019	243	19.3	12.5	37.4
2020	232	17.7	13.0	36.2
2021	222	18.7	11.8	36
2022	245	19.2	12.7	32.7
2023	239	18.2	13.1	32.6

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 Belgrade Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,352
2019	$15,064
2020	$15,750
2021	$18,039
2022	$16,270
2023	$16,270

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belgrade Central School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 58^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Belgrade Central School)	57.9	92.2	34.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)	57.3	88	30.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Belgrade Central School)	50.9	89.7	38.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)	35.4	86.7	51.4%
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	243	239	1.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	8	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	220	3.9%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.4%	32.6%	4.8%

Schools Near Belgrade Central School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Belgrade Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	158 Depot Road	Belgrade	04917	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 495-2321	239	18	13.1	32.6%	220 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	80.7	58^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.0%		84.2	21^st of 210 public elementary schools	90.0%	37	81.7	67.5	20.5	$16,270
James H Bean School	Public	PK, KG-5	2896 Middle Road	Sidney	04330	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 547-3395	289	21	13.5	25.6%	273 (94.5%)	6 (2.1%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	85.9	41^st of 290 public elementary schools	85.9%		78.6	38^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.9%	3	77.2	75.6	33.3	$14,790
Mt Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 North Road	Mount Vernon	04352	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 293-2261	86	10	8.4	27.9%	81 (94.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	78.4	66^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.2%					(n/a)	75.8	66.7	33.3	$22,972
Readfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	84 South Road	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-4406	213	21	10.3	16.0%	201 (94.4%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	46.2	180^th of 290 public elementary schools	37.9%		33.6	143^rd of 210 public elementary schools	31.9%	37	53.9	62.8	27.0	$17,138
Ralph M Atwood Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	19 Heath Street	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 465-3411	224	17	12.9	32.6%	204 (91.1%)	6 (2.7%)	8 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$22,031
Sylvio J Gilbert School	Public	PK, KG-6	16 Sunset Avenue	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2491	335	24	14.0	57.0%	288 (86.0%)	7 (2.1%)	9 (2.7%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	21 (6.3%)	32.3	221^st of 290 public elementary schools	23.8%		7.8	191^st of 210 public elementary schools	9.0%	30	55.5	46.5		$15,812
Williams Elementary School	Public	3-5	55 Pleasant Street	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 465-2965	227	18	12.4	37.9%	212 (93.4%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	68.6	100^th of 290 public elementary schools	65.5%		74.6	48^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.1%	52	68.8	62.1	34.1	$17,014
Vassalboro Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1116 Webber Pond Road	Vassalboro	04989	Kennebec County	Vassalboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 923-3100	421	41	10.3	37.3%	391 (92.9%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	33.6	218^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.8%		14.3	181^st of 210 public elementary schools	13.8%	37	59.7	43.7	26.5	$19,627
Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 School St.	Manchester	04351	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-2949	186	16	11.8	14.5%	170 (91.4%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	63.2	116^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.0%					(n/a)	70.5	56.8	26.5	$17,599
Lillian Parks Hussey School	Public	K-6	12 Gedney Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 626-2461	260	19	13.5	40.0%	216 (83.1%)	6 (2.3%)	10 (3.8%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	69.9	92^nd of 290 public elementary schools	68.3%		64.8	71^st of 210 public elementary schools	66.2%	21	66.0	60.9	51.3	$15,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgrade Central School

What is the racial makeup of Belgrade Central School?

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

Is Belgrade Central School a good school?

Belgrade Central School ranks 58^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Belgrade Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Belgrade Central School.

What district is Belgrade Central School in?

Regional School Unit 18

What schools do graduates of Belgrade Central School attend?

Students who attend Belgrade Central School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Messalonskee Middle School
High : Messalonskee High School

Rate Belgrade Central School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MEMaine Elementary School Rankings

MEMaine District Rankings

Schools in Belgrade, ME

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Belgrade Central School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.