Academy Hill School

Summary:

Academy Hill School is an elementary school located in Wilton, Maine, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 09 district, which is ranked 140 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Academy Hill School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.78%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.9% to 31.7% over the past three years, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments (MEA) is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.56%) and Mathematics (51.59%) lower than the state averages, but higher than the district average. However, the school's Science proficiency rate (20.51%) was significantly lower than both the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Academy Hill School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, but often comparable or slightly better than the other schools in the same district. However, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Fayette Central School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School, outperform Academy Hill School on various metrics. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving academic outcomes, especially in Science, should be key priorities for the school and Regional School Unit 09 district.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 585 Depot St
       Wilton, ME  04294


(207) 645-4488

District: Regional School Unit 09

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,914 Help


Students who attend Academy Hill School usually attend:

High:    Mt Blue High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Academy Hill School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.4%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 09 District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Hill School is 9.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District! (See more...)
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Compare Academy Hill School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Hill School is $17,914. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy Hill School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 09:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 09 140th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academy Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Academy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 14.98 271st 284 4.6%
2016 12.15 245th 255 3.9%
2017 21.22 224th 256 12.5%
2018 8.11 248th 254 2.4%
2019 26.72 206th 258 20.2%
2021 22.90 170th 228 25.4%
2022 61.04 79th 210 62.4%
2023 35.72 212th 290 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.85 79th 82 3.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Academy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.44 120th 153 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Academy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.12 89th 153 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Academy Hill School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.86 32nd 48 33.3%
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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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy Hill School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 177 3 4 4 0 0 1 0 189
2014 167 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 174
2015 171 4 1 1 0 0 4 0 181
2016 181 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 188
2017 181 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 188
2018 186 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 191
2019 184 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 190
2020 181 1 0 6 1 0 1 0 190
2021 165 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 170
2022 165 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 168
2023 159 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 166

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 Academy Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 189 13.8 13.6 56.6
2014 174 14.3 12.0 65.5
2015 181 17.0 10.6 60.8
2016 188 15.0 12.5 61.7
2017 188 14.0 13.4 56.4
2018 191 15.0 12.7 60.2
2019 190 15.9 11.9 56.3
2020 190 15.0 12.6 50
2021 170 16.4 10.3 54.1
2022 168 17.2 9.7 44
2023 166 16.7 9.9 51.2

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 Academy Hill School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 189 13.8 13.6 56.6
2014 174 14.3 12.0 65.5
2015 181 17.0 10.6 60.8
2016 188 15.0 12.5 61.7
2017 188 14.0 13.4 56.4
2018 191 15.0 12.7 60.2
2019 190 15.9 11.9 56.3
2020 190 15.0 12.6 50
2021 170 16.4 10.3 54.1
2022 168 17.2 9.7 44
2023 166 16.7 9.9 51.2

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 Academy Hill School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,805
2019 $12,687
2020 $12,665
2021 $16,434
2022 $16,942
2023 $17,914

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Hill School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 212th of 290 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy Hill School)44.688.3
 43.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 09)50.881.9
 31.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Academy Hill School)21.682.8
 61.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 09)30.281.2
 51%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students190166
 12.6%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White184159
 13.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%51.2%
 5.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Hill School

Students at Academy Hill School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Academy Hill School ranks 212th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Academy Hill School usually go on to attend:

High : Mt Blue High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Academy Hill School.


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

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