Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Captain Albert W. Stevens School ranks 112 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Captain Albert W. Stevens School is an elementary school located in Belfast, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 258 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 71 district, which is ranked 98 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school generally performs better academically compared to other schools in the same district, with higher test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, it faces some challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.31%) compared to the state average, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 112th out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 240th out of 254 in 2017-2018. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 24.8% in 2020-2021 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

Another area of concern is the decline in test scores, particularly in the past two years, with the percentage of students proficient or better dropping from 78.57% in 2020-2021 to 64.67% in 2022-2023 for English Language Arts, and from 75.32% to 62.25% for Mathematics. The school's performance on specific student groups has also been inconsistent, ranging from 1st out of 16 schools for special education students to 122nd out of 153 schools for male students. These trends suggest that the school and district should closely examine these areas and implement targeted strategies to address the identified issues and improve overall educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

31 Elementary Avenue
Belfast, ME 04915

(207) 338-3510

District: Regional School Unit 71

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,416

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.3%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Captain Albert W. Stevens School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (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 Captain Albert W. Stevens School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 71 District. Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 71 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Captain Albert W. Stevens School is 9.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District! (See more...)

Compare Captain Albert W. Stevens School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Captain Albert W. Stevens School is $20,416, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 71 District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Captain Albert W. Stevens School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 71:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 71 98^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Rank History for all students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	48.72	129^th	255	49.4%
2017	37.96	169^th	256	34.0%
2018	16.02	240^th	254	5.5%
2019	18.53	233^rd	258	9.7%
2021	17.34	179^th	228	21.5%
2022	19.67	168^th	210	20.0%
2023	64.57	112^th	290	61.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	94.01	1^st	16	93.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	87.25	9^th	82	89.0%
2021	10.83	57^th	64	10.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.07	118^th	153	22.9%
2021	16.94	70^th	90	22.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.64	122^nd	153	20.3%
2021	9.05	81^st	90	10.0%

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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 Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	287	2	0	9	0	0	18	316
2017	283	4	2	5	1	0	13	308
2018	260	3	3	5	0	0	11	282
2019	250	2	2	3	2	1	15	275
2020	271	0	2	3	1	1	14	292
2021	256	0	2	4	0	0	18	280
2022	231	1	2	2	1	0	14	251
2023	233	1	1	6	0	0	17	258

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 Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	316	26.0	12.1	57.3
2017	308	28.0	11.0	59.4
2018	282	27.0	10.4	59.2
2019	275	28.0	9.8	57.5
2020	292	26.5	11.0	56.2
2021	280	26.5	10.5	52.9
2022	251	27.5	9.1	51.4
2023	258	26.5	9.7	45.3

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 Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	316	26.0	12.1	57.3
2017	308	28.0	11.0	59.4
2018	282	27.0	10.4	59.2
2019	275	28.0	9.8	57.5
2020	292	26.5	11.0	56.2
2021	280	26.5	10.5	52.9
2022	251	27.5	9.1	51.4
2023	258	26.5	9.7	45.3

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 Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,534
2019	$16,014
2020	$17,089
2021	$20,015
2022	$22,394
2023	$20,416

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Captain Albert W. Stevens School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 233^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 112^th of 290 Elementary schools	51.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Captain Albert W. Stevens School)	39.6	75.4	35.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 71)	48	79.1	31.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Captain Albert W. Stevens School)	18.8	78.3	59.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 71)	24.3	79.5	55.2%
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	275	258	6.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	250	233	6.8%
Two or More Races	15	17	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	45.3%	12.1%

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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
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	258	27	9.7	45.3%	233 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	64.6	112^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.4%		19.7	168^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.0%	56	64.7	62.3	37.0	$20,416
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	97	8	12.1	64.9%	89 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)				$20,455
Edna Drinkwater School	Public	K-8	56 Bayside Road	Northport	04849	Waldo County	Northport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3430	84	12	6.8	36.9%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	93.5	13^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.5%		98	1^st of 210 public elementary schools	99.5%	12	86.0	68.0		$31,008
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	214	21	10.4	57.5%	213 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	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
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	74	7	10.5	45.9%	72 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$19,845
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	60	5	12.0	65.0%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	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
Lincolnville Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	523 Hope Road	Lincolnville	04849	Waldo County	Lincolnville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 763-3366	204	20	10.4	35.8%	199 (97.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.9	7^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.1	2^nd of 210 public elementary schools	99.0%	5	89.3	70.0	76.6	$19,344
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	126	10	13.2	57.1%	117 (92.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	87.1	34^th of 290 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.1	42^nd of 210 public elementary schools	80.0%	8	71.7	79.4		$17,824
Adams School	Public	PK, KG-8	27 School Street	Castine	04421	Hancock County	Castine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8608	53	9	5.7	5.7%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.4	9^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.9%					(n/a)		73.5	58.3	$23,988
Morse Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School Street	Brooks	04921	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 722-3636	103	11	9.1	60.2%	90 (87.4%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	2.4	286^th of 290 public elementary schools	1.4%					(n/a)	40.0	21.7		$15,094

Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Albert W. Stevens School

Is Captain Albert W. Stevens School a good school?

Captain Albert W. Stevens School ranks 112^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Captain Albert W. Stevens School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Captain Albert W. Stevens School.

What district is Captain Albert W. Stevens School in?

Regional School Unit 71

What is the racial makeup of Captain Albert W. Stevens School?

Students at Captain Albert W. Stevens School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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