Acadia Academy School

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Acadia Academy School ranks 119 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Acadia Academy School is a public charter elementary school in Lewiston, Maine, serving 248 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 93.55% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. Acadia Academy School is part of the Lewiston Public Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Acadia Academy School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 72.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52.34% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4% in 2022-2023 is also lower than the nearby public schools, which range from 12.2% to 30.1%. However, Acadia Academy School has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 62 students per teacher, compared to the nearby public schools, which have ratios ranging from 8.6 to 14.2 students per teacher. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 23.79%, compared to the nearby public schools, which range from 33.19% to 81.88%.

Acadia Academy School's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from a high of 13 out of 210 Maine elementary schools in 2021-2022 (rated 5 stars) to a low of 184 out of 258 in 2018-2019 (rated 1 star). The school also shows a potential gender gap in academic performance, with female students ranking 29 out of 90 Maine elementary schools (rated 3 stars) and male students ranking 12 out of 90 (rated 4 stars) in the 2020-2021 school year. Despite these variations, Acadia Academy School's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Auburn Public Schools and Lewiston Public Schools, which have several schools ranked among the lowest in the state.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

12 Westminster Street
Lewiston, ME 04240

(207) 333-3765

District: Acadia Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,834

Student/teacher ratio: 62.0

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

African American:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Acadia Academy School ranks better than 59% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.92. (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 (93.5%), African American (3.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acadia Academy School is 62. (See more...)

Compare Acadia Academy School employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acadia Academy School is $15,834.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Acadia Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Acadia Academy 68^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Acadia Academy School

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Rank History for all students at Acadia Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2019	34.28	184^th	258	28.7%
2021	75.26	37^th	228	83.8%
2022	87.27	13^th	210	93.8%
2023	62.92	119^th	290	59.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Acadia Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.38	29^th	90	67.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Acadia Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.56	12^th	90	86.7%

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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 Acadia Academy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	119	3	4	1	0	0	3	130
2018	159	6	2	1	0	0	4	172
2019	191	6	2	3	0	0	1	203
2020	217	5	2	3	0	0	2	229
2021	247	4	2	1	1	1	1	257
2022	239	11	2	1	1	0	2	256
2023	232	9	2	1	1	0	3	248

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 Acadia Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	130	9.0	14.4	32.3
2018	172	13.0	13.2	31.4
2019	203	13.1	15.4	27.6
2020	229	16.5	13.8	24.9
2021	257	15.0	17.1	29.2
2022	256	22.0	11.6	23.4
2023	248	4.0	62.0	23.8

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 Acadia Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	130	9.0	14.4	32.3
2018	172	13.0	13.2	31.4
2019	203	13.1	15.4	27.6
2020	229	16.5	13.8	24.9
2021	257	15.0	17.1	29.2
2022	256	22.0	11.6	23.4
2023	248	4.0	62.0	23.8

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 Acadia Academy School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,189
2019	$10,643
2020	$11,248
2021	$13,778
2022	$14,483
2023	$15,834

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acadia Academy 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 184^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 119^th of 290 Elementary schools	30.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Acadia Academy School)	42.9	95.6	52.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Acadia Academy)	42.9	95.6	52.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Acadia Academy School)	37.5	89.5	52%
All Grades Mathematics (Acadia Academy)	37.5	89.5	52%
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	203	248	22.2%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	232	21.5%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.6%	23.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Acadia Academy 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
Acadia Academy School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	12 Westminster Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Acadia Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 333-3765	248	4	62.0	23.8%	232 (93.5%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	62.9	119^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.0%		87.3	13^th of 210 public elementary schools	93.8%	106	72.2	52.3	29.0	$15,834
Robert V. Connors Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Bartlett Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4130	677	76	8.8	75.9%	276 (40.8%)	289 (42.7%)	36 (5.3%)	23 (3.4%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.1%)	0.4	290^th of 290 public elementary schools	0.0%		0	209^th of 210 public elementary schools	0.5%	81	28.7	13.3		$20,609
Farwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84-110 Farwell St	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4110	392	45	8.6	57.7%	236 (60.2%)	102 (26.0%)	19 (4.8%)	5 (1.3%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.4%)	15.6	270^th of 290 public elementary schools	6.9%		0.4	204^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.9%	66	49.5	39.6	8.3	$22,817
Walton School	Public	PK, KG-6	92 Mary Carroll Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-1528	194	21	9.2	76.8%	158 (81.4%)	13 (6.7%)	10 (5.2%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	34.7	216^th of 290 public elementary schools	25.5%		3.8	198^th of 210 public elementary schools	5.7%	18	60.4	42.3		$18,812
Montello School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4150	618	59	10.4	81.9%	239 (38.7%)	295 (47.7%)	17 (2.8%)	14 (2.3%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	0.5	289^th of 290 public elementary schools	0.3%		0	209^th of 210 public elementary schools	0.5%	80	31.2	13.1		$19,655
Thomas J McMahon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	151 North Temple Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4140	504	54	9.2	63.1%	275 (54.6%)	168 (33.3%)	12 (2.4%)	10 (2.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.9%)	2	288^th of 290 public elementary schools	0.7%		0.1	207^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.4%	81	34.8	22.5		$22,709
Sherwood Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 Sherwood Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 783-8526	313	30	10.6	65.8%	258 (82.4%)	12 (3.8%)	13 (4.2%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	23 (7.3%)	16.9	267^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.9%		22	163^rd of 210 public elementary schools	22.4%	104	47.6	40.2		$16,530
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 College Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4160	582	50	11.5	49.8%	294 (50.5%)	194 (33.3%)	27 (4.6%)	15 (2.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.1%)	16.1	269^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.2	189^th of 210 public elementary schools	10.0%	80	50.7	38.3	13.6	$18,875
Fairview School	Public	PK, KG-6	397 Minot Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 784-3559	479	34	14.2	33.2%	438 (91.4%)	11 (2.3%)	8 (1.7%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	80.3	61^st of 290 public elementary schools	79.0%		74.6	49^th of 210 public elementary schools	76.7%	12	76.8	67.4	26.2	$14,649
Washburn School	Public	PK, KG-6	35 Lake Auburn Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-5467	243	22	11.0	73.3%	194 (79.8%)	16 (6.6%)	11 (4.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.8%)	31.1	224^th of 290 public elementary schools	22.8%		11.1	186^th of 210 public elementary schools	11.4%	38	57.4	43.4		$16,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Acadia Academy School

What is the racial makeup of Acadia Academy School?

Students at Acadia Academy School are 94% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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How many students attend Acadia Academy School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Acadia Academy School.

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Acadia Academy School ranks 119^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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