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Best Schools in Orrington, ME
Orrington, ME has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,345 students. On average they score 89% on state proficiency tests against a projected 85%, so schools in Orrington meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orrington, ME
The top high schools in Orrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hampden Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 811 Students
2. Brewer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brewer Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orrington, ME
The top middle schools in Orrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orrington, ME
The top elementary schools in Orrington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Drive School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orrington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 361 Students
2. Holden School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 126 Students
3. Eddington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 63/msad 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 128 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orrington, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orrington, ME has a total population of 3,264 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orrington, 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 Orrington, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orrington, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orrington, 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 Orrington, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orrington, ME
How many schools are in Orrington, ME?
Orrington, ME has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,345 students in total.
How do schools in Orrington perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Orrington score 89% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 85%, so on average schools in Orrington meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orrington?
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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Every school in Orrington
1 of 1 schools in Orrington carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Orrington. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.