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Best Schools in Palermo, ME
Palermo, ME has 11 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,802 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 83%, so schools in Palermo don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palermo, ME
The top high schools in Palermo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medomak Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 40/msad 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
2. Messalonskee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 725 Students
3. Winslow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winslow Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
4. Mt View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
5. Cony
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Augusta Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palermo, ME
The top middle schools in Palermo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. China Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 198 Students
2. Mt View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palermo, ME
The top elementary schools in Palermo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. China Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
2. Windsor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 287 Students
3. Palermo Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 122 Students
4. Walker Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 03/msad 03 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 67 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palermo, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palermo, ME has a total population of 982 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palermo, 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 Palermo, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palermo, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palermo, 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 Palermo, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palermo, ME
How many schools are in Palermo, ME?
Palermo, ME has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,802 students in total.
How do schools in Palermo perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Palermo score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 83%, so on average schools in Palermo don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palermo?
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: 72%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 87%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 78%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 77%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 86%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 81%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Palermo
1 of 1 schools in Palermo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Palermo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.