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Best Schools in Machias, ME
Machias, ME has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 859 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Machias don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Machias, ME
The top high schools in Machias, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Machias Memorial High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Machias Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
2. Jonesport-beals High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moosabec Csd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Machias, ME
The top elementary schools in Machias, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm Street School-east Machias
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Machias Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 187 Students
2. Rose M Gaffney School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Machias Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 329 Students
3. Jonesboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesboro Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
4. Fort O'brien School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Machiasport Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Machias, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Machias, ME has a total population of 2,456 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Machias, 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 Machias, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Machias, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Machias, 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 Machias, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Machias, ME
How many schools are in Machias, ME?
Machias, ME has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 859 students in total.
How do schools in Machias perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Machias score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Machias don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Machias?
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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Machias
2 of 2 schools in Machias carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Machias. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.