Best Schools in Newcastle, ME
Newcastle, ME has 3 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 806 students. On average they score 86% on state proficiency tests against a projected 80%, so schools in Newcastle meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newcastle, ME
The top high schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wiscasset Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wiscasset Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newcastle, ME
The top elementary schools in Newcastle, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Salt Bay Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Salt Bay Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
2. Nobleboro Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nobleboro Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 142 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newcastle, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newcastle, ME has a total population of 1,653 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newcastle, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newcastle, ME
How many schools are in Newcastle, ME?
Newcastle, ME has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 806 students in total.
How do schools in Newcastle perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Newcastle score 86% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 80%, so on average schools in Newcastle meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newcastle?
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: 82%
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- Projected: 75%
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- Projected: 76%
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- Projected: 77%
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- Projected: 83%
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