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Best Schools in Newport, ME
Newport, ME has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,931 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 76%, so schools in Newport don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newport, ME
The top high schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nokomis Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 634 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newport, ME
The top middle schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nokomis Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newport, ME
The top elementary schools in Newport, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Etna-dixmont School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 184 Students
2. Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 329 Students
3. Somerset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 240 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newport, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newport, ME has a total population of 2,665 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newport, 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 Newport, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newport, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newport, 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 Newport, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newport, ME
How many schools are in Newport, ME?
Newport, ME has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,931 students in total.
How do schools in Newport perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Newport score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 76%, so on average schools in Newport don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newport?
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: 78%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Newport
3 of 3 schools in Newport carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Newport. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.