St George School

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St George School ranks 135 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St George School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Tenants Harbor, Maine, with a student population of 209. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 13, which is ranked 79 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St George School has some unique characteristics, such as a significantly higher percentage of white students (97.61%) compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school has performed well in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding the state average, but has struggled in Mathematics and Science. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with a significant gender gap in academic achievement and fluctuating statewide rankings. While St George School outperforms some nearby schools, it lags behind higher-performing institutions like Bristol Consolidated School and Nobleboro Central School in overall academic achievement and statewide rankings.

One area of concern for St George School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 29.9% to 43.2% over the past three school years, higher than the nearby schools. This, along with the relatively lower performance in Mathematics and Science, suggests that the school may need to focus on improving student attendance and strengthening its curriculum and instruction in these subject areas to better support the academic growth of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

65 Main St
Tenants Harbor, ME 04860

(207) 372-6312

District: St George Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,493

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St George School ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.83. (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 (97%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St George School is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare St George School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St George School is $26,493.

Schooldigger Rankings:

St George School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St George Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St George Public Schools 79^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St George School

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Rank History for all students at St George School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	54.92	108^th	255	57.6%
2017	37.69	171^st	256	33.2%
2018	32.82	190^th	254	25.2%
2019	57.14	100^th	258	61.2%
2021	56.75	92^nd	228	59.6%
2022	45.20	119^th	210	43.3%
2023	57.83	135^th	290	53.4%

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Rank History for Female students at St George School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.63	9^th	90	90.0%

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Rank History for Male students at St George School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.53	69^th	90	23.3%

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Rank History for White students at St George School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	51.31	23^rd	48	52.1%

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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 St George School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	196	3	1	200
2017	189	2	1	192
2018	185	3	1	189
2019	192	3	1	196
2020	199	3	1	203
2021	181	5	0	186
2022	181	5	1	187
2023	204	5	0	209
2024	191	6	0	197

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 St George School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	200	18.0	11.1	38.5
2017	192	17.4	11.0	51.6
2018	189	19.4	9.7	50.3
2019	196	19.6	10.0	49
2020	203	19.9	10.2	45.8
2021	186	22.4	8.3	35.5
2022	187	21.6	8.6	24.6
2023	209	23.0	9.0	38.3
2024	197	24.0	8.2	46.2

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 St George School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	200	18.0	11.1	38.5
2017	192	17.4	11.0	51.6
2018	189	19.4	9.7	50.3
2019	196	19.6	10.0	49
2020	203	19.9	10.2	45.8
2021	186	22.4	8.3	35.5
2022	187	21.6	8.6	24.6
2023	209	23.0	9.0	38.3
2024	197	24.0	8.2	46.2

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 St George School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,717
2019	$21,084
2020	$22,583
2021	$27,942
2022	$28,173
2023	$26,493

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St George School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 135^th of 290 Elementary schools	7.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (St George School)	54	85.7	31.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (St George Public Schools)	51.3	86	34.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (St George School)	39.1	79	39.8%
All Grades Mathematics (St George Public Schools)	36.5	79.7	43.3%
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	196	209	6.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	192	204	6.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	38.3%	10.7%

Schools Near St George 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
St George School	Public	PK, KG-8	65 Main St	Tenants Harbor	04860	Knox County	St George Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 372-6312	197	24	8.2	46.2%	191 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.8	135^th of 290 public elementary schools	53.4%		45.2	119^th of 210 public elementary schools	43.3%	16	72.6	45.0	39.1	$26,493
Cushing Community School	Public	K-5	54 Cross Road	Cushing	04563	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-2312	76	10	7.3	50.0%	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	150^th of 290 public elementary schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.6	66.7		$27,017
Friendship Village School	Public	K-6	23 School Street	Friendship	04547	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5057	69	10	7.1	40.6%	63 (91.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.8%)	88	29^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.0%					(n/a)	78.6	65.1		$21,136
Thomaston Grammar School	Public	K-5	65 Watts Lane	Thomaston	04861	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-6353	156	17	9.1	48.1%	135 (86.5%)	4 (2.6%)	6 (3.8%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	61.7	121^st of 290 public elementary schools	58.3%		83.1	25^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.1%	96	68.2	50.0	57.1	$28,704
Ash Point Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	54 Ash Point Drive	Owls Head	04854	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 596-6620	166	16	10.2	36.7%	154 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	69.5	94^th of 290 public elementary schools	67.6%		76.1	46^th of 210 public elementary schools	78.1%	48	69.8	62.8	30.0	$22,347
South School	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Broadway	Rockland	04841	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 596-2020	279	31	8.8	59.1%	250 (89.6%)	5 (1.8%)	9 (3.2%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.6%)	41.8	191^st of 290 public elementary schools	34.1%		51.3	98^th of 210 public elementary schools	53.3%	93	60.0	48.3		$27,386
Warren Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	117 Eastern Road	Warren	04864	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 273-2001	304	33	9.1	49.7%	278 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	21.3	254^th of 290 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.5	176^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.2%	78	54.8	37.9		$21,083
Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Kalers Corner Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 832-2103	350	34	10.2	54.6%	322 (92.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	22.9	250^th of 290 public elementary schools	13.8%		17.8	175^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.7%	75	58.5	34.9	20.5	$21,027
Monhegan School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Monhegan Avenue	Monhegan	04852	Lincoln County	Monhegan Plt School Dept	No	No	No	No	(207) 594-5895	4	1	3.0		3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)								(n/a)				$37,800
Bristol Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	2153 Bristol Rd	Pemaquid	04558	Lincoln County	Bristol Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 677-2678	187	17	11.2	36.4%	179 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	90.1	25^th of 290 public elementary schools	91.4%		91.8	6^th of 210 public elementary schools	97.1%	19	77.9	76.2	43.3	$22,450

Frequently Asked Questions about St George School

Is St George School a good school?

St George School ranks 135^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Students at St George School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended St George School.

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