So Aroostook School

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So Aroostook School ranks 39 th of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

So Aroostook School is an alternative public school located in Dyer Brook, Maine, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 50 district.

Over the past three school years, So Aroostook School has seen a slight decline in its four-year graduation rates, from 84.3% in 2020-2021 to 82.7% in 2021-2022, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.4% in 2020-2021 to 27.0% in 2021-2022, with the 2022-2023 rate of 20.0% still higher than the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64.57%) and Mathematics (53.14%) were slightly lower than the regional and state averages, though the previous two school years saw higher proficiency rates.

The So Aroostook School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.48% to 59.88% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

922 Dyer Brook Road
Dyer Brook, ME 04747

(207) 757-8206

District: Regional School Unit 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,370

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

American Indian:

3.3%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details So Aroostook School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)

Compare Details So Aroostook School ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at So Aroostook School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (93.6%), American Indian (3.3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at So Aroostook School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare So Aroostook School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at So Aroostook School is $17,370.

Schooldigger Rankings:

So Aroostook School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks So Aroostook School 39^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See So Aroostook School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for So Aroostook School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	70.08	57^th	255	77.6%
2017	49.17	126^th	256	50.8%
2018	64.59	68^th	254	73.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for So Aroostook School

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Rank History for all high school students at So Aroostook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	37.04	37^th	98	62.2%
2016	31.37	75^th	111	32.4%
2018	25.46	91^st	114	20.2%
2019	50.81	42^nd	114	63.2%
2021	67.12	47^th	82	42.7%
2022	48.90	59^th	98	39.8%
2023	51.99	39^th	123	68.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at So Aroostook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.31	5^th	13	61.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at So Aroostook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.02	13^th	22	40.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at So Aroostook School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.28	17^th	22	22.7%

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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 So Aroostook School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	367	4	1	11	11	0	0	394
2013	356	2	1	10	11	0	0	380
2014	343	2	1	5	6	0	0	357
2015	342	3	0	5	11	0	0	361
2016	314	5	0	6	8	0	0	333
2017	327	5	0	4	7	0	0	343
2018	316	3	0	4	12	0	0	335
2019	343	3	0	5	7	0	0	358
2020	335	3	0	6	6	0	2	352
2021	325	2	3	5	4	0	0	339
2022	322	3	0	4	6	1	0	336
2023	309	2	0	6	11	1	1	330

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 So Aroostook School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	394	n/a	n/a	13.2
2013	380	33.6	11.2	71.3
2014	357	30.3	11.7	71.7
2015	361	29.0	12.4	71.5
2016	333	30.0	11.1	70.6
2017	343	31.5	10.8	66.8
2018	335	29.6	11.3	66.9
2019	358	28.4	12.6	67.3
2020	352	26.0	13.5	63.6
2021	339	30.5	11.1	59.9
2022	336	31.7	10.5	58.9
2023	330	30.5	10.8	58.5

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 So Aroostook School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	394	n/a	n/a	13.2
2013	380	33.6	11.2	71.3
2014	357	30.3	11.7	71.7
2015	361	29.0	12.4	71.5
2016	333	30.0	11.1	70.6
2017	343	31.5	10.8	66.8
2018	335	29.6	11.3	66.9
2019	358	28.4	12.6	67.3
2020	352	26.0	13.5	63.6
2021	339	30.5	11.1	59.9
2022	336	31.7	10.5	58.9
2023	330	30.5	10.8	58.5

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 So Aroostook School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,092
2019	$14,985
2020	$15,116
2021	$17,136
2022	$16,396
2023	$17,370

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on So Aroostook 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 42^nd of 114 High schools	Ranks 39^th of 123 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (So Aroostook School)	55.2	81.8	26.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 50)	56.5	82.1	25.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (So Aroostook School)	29.7	84.7	55%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 50)	31.2	84.4	53.2%
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	358	330	7.8%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	7	11	57.1%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	343	309	9.9%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	58.5%	8.8%

Schools Near So Aroostook School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
So Aroostook School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	922 Dyer Brook Road	Dyer Brook	04747	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 50	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 757-8206	330	31	10.8	58.5%	309 (93.6%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	64.6	53.1	30.5	$17,370

Frequently Asked Questions about So Aroostook School

What district is So Aroostook School in?

Regional School Unit 50

Is So Aroostook School a good school?

So Aroostook School ranks 39^th of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend So Aroostook School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended So Aroostook School.

What is the racial makeup of So Aroostook School?

Students at So Aroostook School are 94% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

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