Searsport Elementary

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Searsport Elementary ranks 200 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Searsport Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Searsport, Maine, with an enrollment of 214 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 20 district.

Searsport Elementary has seen a decline in academic performance over the past few years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, only 66.67% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.63% statewide and 57.69% in the district. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 42.34%, lower than the state (48.68%) and district (34.33%) averages. The school's performance in Science is particularly concerning, with only 12.5% of students proficient or better, significantly lower than the state (36.36%) and district (24.72%) scores. Nearby schools, such as Penobscot Elementary School, have significantly higher proficiency rates in these subjects.

Searsport Elementary has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 34.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of 23.6% in 2020-2021. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, some nearby schools, such as Penobscot Elementary and Adams School, have even lower ratios.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

30 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974

(207) 548-2317

District: Regional School Unit 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
200^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,492

Students who attend Searsport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Searsport District Middle School
High:	Searsport District High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Searsport Elementary ranks worse than 69% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.62. (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 (99.5%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Searsport Elementary is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Searsport Elementary employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Searsport Elementary is $24,492.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Searsport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Searsport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	45.83	150^th	258	41.9%
2013	60.29	92^nd	261	64.8%
2015	56.62	137^th	284	51.8%
2016	36.77	178^th	255	30.2%
2017	41.00	156^th	256	39.1%
2018	42.70	155^th	254	39.0%
2019	33.62	185^th	258	28.3%
2021	7.29	208^th	228	8.8%
2022	23.36	158^th	210	24.8%
2023	39.62	200^th	290	31.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Searsport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.35	52^nd	64	18.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Searsport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.83	68^th	153	55.6%
2021	10.89	77^th	90	14.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Searsport Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.10	132^nd	153	13.7%
2021	13.22	77^th	90	14.4%

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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 Searsport Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	195	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	196
2011	178	0	7	4	0	4	193
2012	191	0	7	3	0	2	203
2013	204	0	7	3	0	2	216
2014	200	0	6	1	0	1	208
2015	212	2	6	1	0	3	224
2016	208	4	6	1	0	2	221
2017	201	3	9	0	0	3	216
2018	232	1	4	0	0	2	239
2019	226	1	3	0	0	1	231
2020	222	1	2	0	0	3	228
2021	185	1	1	0	0	1	188
2022	195	0	1	0	0	1	197
2023	213	0	0	0	0	1	214

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 Searsport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	196	15.7	12.4	60.7
2011	193	15.5	12.4	56.5
2012	203	15.8	12.8	n/a
2013	216	15.5	13.8	57.4
2014	208	21.0	9.9	73.6
2015	224	22.0	10.1	62.9
2016	221	19.0	11.6	69.7
2017	216	19.9	10.8	63.4
2018	239	18.3	13.0	72.4
2019	231	19.8	11.6	73.6
2020	228	17.9	12.7	66.7
2021	188	18.9	9.9	66.5
2022	197	20.6	9.5	62.9
2023	214	20.5	10.4	57.5

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 Searsport Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	196	15.7	12.4	60.7
2011	193	15.5	12.4	56.5
2012	203	15.8	12.8	n/a
2013	216	15.5	13.8	57.4
2014	208	21.0	9.9	73.6
2015	224	22.0	10.1	62.9
2016	221	19.0	11.6	69.7
2017	216	19.9	10.8	63.4
2018	239	18.3	13.0	72.4
2019	231	19.8	11.6	73.6
2020	228	17.9	12.7	66.7
2021	188	18.9	9.9	66.5
2022	197	20.6	9.5	62.9
2023	214	20.5	10.4	57.5

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 Searsport Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,683
2019	$18,956
2020	$20,779
2021	$27,716
2022	$26,446
2023	$24,492

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Searsport Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 185^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 200^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Searsport Elementary)	43.3	81.9	38.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 20)	40.6	77.6	37%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Searsport Elementary)	36.1	71.4	35.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 20)	25.8	71.7	45.9%
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	231	214	7.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	213	5.8%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.6%	57.5%	16.1%

Schools Near Searsport Elementary

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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
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	214	21	10.4	57.5%	213 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.6	200^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.0%		23.4	158^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.8%	42	66.7	42.3	12.5	$24,492
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	97	8	12.1	64.9%	89 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)				$20,455
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	258	27	9.7	45.3%	233 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	64.6	112^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.4%		19.7	168^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.0%	56	64.7	62.3	37.0	$20,416
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	60	5	12.0	65.0%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	19.7	260^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.3%		29.8	149^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.0%	111	46.3	43.4		$19,851
Edna Drinkwater School	Public	K-8	56 Bayside Road	Northport	04849	Waldo County	Northport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3430	84	12	6.8	36.9%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	93.5	13^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.5%		98	1^st of 210 public elementary schools	99.5%	12	86.0	68.0		$31,008
Adams School	Public	PK, KG-8	27 School Street	Castine	04421	Hancock County	Castine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8608	53	9	5.7	5.7%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.4	9^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.9%					(n/a)		73.5	58.3	$23,988
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1527 Coastal Road	Brooksville	04617	Hancock County	Brooksville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8500	47	10	4.8	23.4%	44 (93.6%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.7	144^th of 290 public elementary schools	50.3%		56.3	90^th of 210 public elementary schools	57.1%	54	73.1	42.3		$33,020
G Herbert Jewett School	Public	PK-K	66 Bridge St	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6644	135	10	13.9	72.6%	124 (91.9%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.2%)								(n/a)				$16,753
Penobscot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	66 North Penobscot Road	Penobscot	04476	Hancock County	Penobscot Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-9421	69	9	7.9	13.0%	65 (94.2%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.4	21^st of 290 public elementary schools	92.8%					(n/a)	75.0	77.8	58.8	$21,741
Miles Lane School	Public	1-4	52 Miles Ln	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6666	300	29	10.3	50.0%	273 (91.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	47.4	173^rd of 290 public elementary schools	40.3%		21.6	164^th of 210 public elementary schools	21.9%	9	57.0	56.3		$18,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Searsport Elementary

What schools do graduates of Searsport Elementary attend?

Students who attend Searsport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Searsport District Middle School
High : Searsport District High School

What is the racial makeup of Searsport Elementary?

Students at Searsport Elementary are 100% White.

Is Searsport Elementary a good school?

Searsport Elementary ranks 200^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Searsport Elementary in?

Regional School Unit 20

How many students attend Searsport Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Searsport Elementary.

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