Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks 63 rd of 96 Maine schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is a public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in the small coastal town of Harpswell, Maine, with a student population of 78. While the school has shown strong academic performance in English Language Arts, it has struggled with weaker math scores and high chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby public middle schools.

Academically, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School and King Middle School have lower proficiency rates in ELA than Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1, but the school's math performance lags significantly behind the state average and nearby schools like Falmouth Middle School and Greely Middle School. Additionally, Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has grappled with chronic absenteeism rates as high as 41.1%, much higher than the 10.6% to 23.4% range seen at nearby public middle schools.

However, the school has been able to serve a more socioeconomically diverse student population than some of the higher-performing schools in the area, ranking 8th out of 66 Maine middle schools for its performance with low-income students in the 2020-2021 school year. This achievement is notable, but the school's fluctuating statewide ranking, from 85th out of 86 in 2018-2019 to 34th out of 92 in 2020-2021, suggests the need for continued improvement and stability to best serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

9 Ash Point Road
Harpswell, ME 04079

(207) 833-3229

District: Harpswell Coastal Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
63^rd of 96 Maine Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,386

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 78

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks worse than 65.6% of middle schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.21. (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 (93.6%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 employs 6.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is $13,386.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 63^rd of 96 Maine public middle schools. (See Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 in the ranking list.)

Harpswell Coastal Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Harpswell Coastal Academy 117^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Rank History for all middle school students at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile
2019	7.71	85^th	86	1.2%
2021	62.88	34^th	92	63.0%
2022	60.20	37^th	93	60.2%
2023	37.65	63^rd	96	34.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.03	8^th	66	87.9%

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

Rank History for Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	42.38	61^st	111	45.0%
2017	17.21	99^th	111	10.8%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	55	1	0	1	1	0	0	58
2015	114	3	0	1	2	0	4	124
2016	168	4	4	0	0	0	0	176
2017	196	4	0	1	0	0	0	201
2018	186	8	0	0	0	0	1	195
2019	72	3	0	1	0	0	0	76
2020	62	0	0	0	0	0	3	65
2021	59	0	0	4	0	1	6	70
2022	76	1	0	3	0	0	1	81
2023	73	0	1	2	0	0	2	78

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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	58	3.0	19.3	34.5
2015	124	6.0	20.6	38.7
2016	176	14.0	12.5	43.2
2017	201	12.9	15.5	41.3
2018	195	13.3	14.6	36.9
2019	76	8.0	9.5	50
2020	65	6.5	10.0	56.9
2021	70	6.0	11.6	45.7
2022	81	8.0	10.1	42
2023	78	6.4	12.1	21.8

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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	58	3.0	19.3	34.5
2015	124	6.0	20.6	38.7
2016	176	14.0	12.5	43.2
2017	201	12.9	15.5	41.3
2018	195	13.3	14.6	36.9
2019	76	8.0	9.5	50
2020	65	6.5	10.0	56.9
2021	70	6.0	11.6	45.7
2022	81	8.0	10.1	42
2023	78	6.4	12.1	21.8

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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,168
2019	$15,085
2020	$17,234
2021	$21,707
2022	$23,742
2023	$13,386

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 86 Middle schools	Ranks 63^rd of 96 Middle schools	33.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1)	32.3	83.3	51%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harpswell Coastal Academy)	30.9	82.3	51.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1)	10.8	87.5	76.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Harpswell Coastal Academy)	12.8	86.9	74.1%
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	76	78	2.6%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	72	73	1.4%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	21.8%	28.2%

Schools Near Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking ()	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Maine Region Ten Technical High School	Public	68 Church Road	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick-Region 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-6622	15	.0	(n/a)	$13,292
Bath Regional Career & Technical	Public	826 Shipbuilder Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-8257	12	.0	(n/a)	$13,843
Portland Arts & Technology High School	Public	196 Allen AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8165	21	.0	(n/a)	$14,854
Westbrook Regional Technology Center	Public	125 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0820	16	.0	(n/a)	$14,303

Frequently Asked Questions about Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1

What is the racial makeup of Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?

Students at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 a good school?

Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks 63^rd of 96 Maine schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 in?

Harpswell Coastal Academy

How many students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?

In the 2022-23 school year, 78 students attended Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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	Total
Maine Region Ten Technical High School	Public		68 Church Road	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick-Region 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-6622	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	$13,292
Bath Regional Career & Technical	Public		826 Shipbuilder Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-8257	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	$13,843
Portland Arts & Technology High School	Public		196 Allen AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8165	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	$14,854
Westbrook Regional Technology Center	Public		125 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0820	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	$14,303