Miles Lane School

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Miles Lane School ranks 173 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Miles Lane School is an elementary school located in Bucksport, Maine, serving grades 1-4 with around 300 students. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.

While Miles Lane School is part of the Regional School Unit 25 district, which is ranked 86 out of 177 districts in Maine, some of the nearby schools, such as Dedham School and George B. Weatherbee School, have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The school's racial makeup is also notably less diverse, with 91-95% of students being white, compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools.

The significant drop in test scores from 2021-2022 to 2022-2023, with proficiency rates declining from 77-81% to only 56-57% in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.95% to 50%, suggests that Miles Lane School may be serving a more economically disadvantaged population, which could be a contributing factor to the school's performance. Addressing these underlying issues and learning from the successes of nearby schools could help Miles Lane School improve and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 1-4

52 Miles Ln
Bucksport, ME 04416

(207) 469-6666

District: Regional School Unit 25

SchoolDigger Rank:
173^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,644

Students who attend Miles Lane School usually attend:

Middle:	Bucksport Middle School
High:	Bucksport High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miles Lane School ranks worse than 59.7% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.41. (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 (89.5%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miles Lane School is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Miles Lane School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miles Lane School is $18,644.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miles Lane School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 25:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 25 86^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Miles Lane School

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Rank History for all students at Miles Lane School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	41.86	169^th	258	34.5%
2013	34.49	203^rd	261	22.2%
2015	17.70	266^th	284	6.3%
2016	27.36	207^th	255	18.8%
2017	33.37	187^th	256	27.0%
2018	7.82	250^th	254	1.6%
2019	30.88	192^nd	258	25.6%
2021	31.42	156^th	228	31.6%
2022	21.59	164^th	210	21.9%
2023	47.41	173^rd	290	40.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Miles Lane School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.78	45^th	153	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Miles Lane School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.22	125^th	153	18.3%

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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 Miles Lane School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	248	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	256
2011	278	8	1	6	0	0	0	293
2012	284	6	1	2	0	0	0	293
2013	303	3	1	2	2	0	2	313
2014	295	3	1	4	1	1	2	307
2015	284	3	0	8	0	1	9	305
2016	286	2	2	9	0	2	11	312
2017	282	3	0	9	0	0	13	307
2018	257	3	0	7	0	0	14	281
2019	246	3	0	4	0	0	15	268
2020	266	2	0	3	0	0	17	288
2021	265	2	0	4	0	0	8	279
2022	261	2	0	9	2	0	11	285
2023	273	2	0	11	4	0	10	300
2024	274	2	0	12	4	0	14	306

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 Miles Lane School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	256	25.3	10.1	48.8
2011	293	25.1	11.6	52.9
2012	293	23.0	12.7	9.9
2013	313	23.8	13.1	53.4
2014	307	23.5	13.0	52.8
2015	305	30.0	10.1	59.3
2016	312	26.0	12.0	57.7
2017	307	25.5	12.0	61.9
2018	281	26.5	10.6	59.1
2019	268	25.6	10.4	63.1
2020	288	26.4	10.9	56.6
2021	279	29.1	9.5	47
2022	285	28.1	10.1	48.4
2023	300	29.1	10.3	50
2024	306	27.2	11.2	49.3

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 Miles Lane School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	256	25.3	10.1	48.8
2011	293	25.1	11.6	52.9
2012	293	23.0	12.7	9.9
2013	313	23.8	13.1	53.4
2014	307	23.5	13.0	52.8
2015	305	30.0	10.1	59.3
2016	312	26.0	12.0	57.7
2017	307	25.5	12.0	61.9
2018	281	26.5	10.6	59.1
2019	268	25.6	10.4	63.1
2020	288	26.4	10.9	56.6
2021	279	29.1	9.5	47
2022	285	28.1	10.1	48.4
2023	300	29.1	10.3	50
2024	306	27.2	11.2	49.3

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 Miles Lane School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,856
2019	$14,896
2020	$15,391
2021	$17,975
2022	$19,196
2023	$18,644

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miles Lane School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 192^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 173^rd of 290 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Miles Lane School)	50.8	77.1	26.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 25)	55.6	82.8	27.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Miles Lane School)	27.3	77.9	50.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 25)	26.2	79.5	53.4%
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	268	300	11.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	246	273	11%
Two or More Races	15	10	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.1%	50%	13.1%

Schools Near Miles Lane 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
Miles Lane School	Public	1-4	52 Miles Ln	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 469-6666	306	27	11.2	49.3%	274 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	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
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	118	11	11.1	43.2%	114 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)				$16,753
Leroy H Smith School	Public	PK, KG-4	319 South Main Street	Winterport	04496	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 223-4282	272	25	11.0	45.2%	258 (94.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	59.3	131^st of 290 public elementary schools	54.8%		48.4	108^th of 210 public elementary schools	48.6%	23	66.3	53.1		$16,497
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	67	9	7.2	9.0%	63 (94.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	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
Center Drive School	Public	PK, KG-8	19 School Street	Orrington	04474	Penobscot County	Orrington Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 825-3697	354	27	13.1	28.5%	333 (94.1%)	7 (2.0%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	55.7	143^rd of 290 public elementary schools	50.7%		60.1	80^th of 210 public elementary schools	61.9%	63	68.3	47.8	38.7	$16,457
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	195	20	10.0	74.4%	195 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Earl C McGraw School	Public	K-2	20 Main Road North	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3830	286	22	13.2	21.3%	250 (87.4%)	7 (2.4%)	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.9%)								(n/a)				$14,139
George B Weatherbee School	Public	3-5	22 Main Road North	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3254	267	21	12.9	22.5%	239 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	87.9	30^th of 290 public elementary schools	89.7%		78.7	37^th of 210 public elementary schools	82.4%	7	78.1	81.5	37.5	$13,918
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	57	5	10.7	61.4%	53 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	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
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	36 West Main Street	Monroe	04951	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 525-3504	62	6	10.3	69.4%	57 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	94.2	10^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.6%					(n/a)		73.1		$14,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Lane School

What schools do graduates of Miles Lane School attend?

Students who attend Miles Lane School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bucksport Middle School
High : Bucksport High School

What is the racial makeup of Miles Lane School?

Students at Miles Lane School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Miles Lane School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 306 students attended Miles Lane School.

What district is Miles Lane School in?

Regional School Unit 25

Is Miles Lane School a good school?

Miles Lane School ranks 173^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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