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Best Schools in Acton, ME
Acton, ME has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,058 students. On average they score 83% on state proficiency tests against a projected 79%, so schools in Acton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Acton, ME
The top high schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sanford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sanford Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1065 Students
2. Noble High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1201 Students
3. Massabesic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 910 Students
Best Middle Schools in Acton, ME
The top middle schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Massabesic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Noble Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Acton, ME
The top elementary schools in Acton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Acton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 246 Students
2. Shapleigh Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 57/msad 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
3. Lebanon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 155 Students
4. Hanson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 60/msad 60 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Acton, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Acton, ME has a total population of 2,272 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Acton, ME
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Acton, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Acton, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Acton, ME.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Acton, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Acton, ME
How many schools are in Acton, ME?
Acton, ME has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,058 students in total.
How do schools in Acton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Acton score 83% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 79%, so on average schools in Acton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Acton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 47%
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Every school in Acton
1 of 1 schools in Acton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Acton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.