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Best Schools in Pownal, ME
Pownal, ME has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,642 students. On average they score 91% on state proficiency tests against a projected 82%, so schools in Pownal greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pownal, ME
The top high schools in Pownal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Greely High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 599 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pownal, ME
The top middle schools in Pownal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greely Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
2. Freeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pownal, ME
The top elementary schools in Pownal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Durham Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 466 Students
2. Greely Middle School 4-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 317 Students
3. Pownal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 05 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
4. Mabel I Wilson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 51/msad 51 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 762 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pownal, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pownal, ME has a total population of 2,154 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pownal, 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 Pownal, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pownal, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pownal, 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 Pownal, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pownal, ME
How many schools are in Pownal, ME?
Pownal, ME has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,642 students in total.
How do schools in Pownal perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Pownal score 91% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 82%, so on average schools in Pownal greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pownal?
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: 92%
- Projected: 83%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 95%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 82%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 92%
- Projected: 82%
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- Actual: 93%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 91%
- Projected: 80%
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- Projected: 78%
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- Actual: 89%
- Projected: 79%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 90%
- Projected: 80%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Pownal
1 of 1 schools in Pownal carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Pownal. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.