Best Schools in West Penobscot, ME
West Penobscot, ME has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 926 students. On average they score 85% on state proficiency tests against a projected 78%, so schools in West Penobscot exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Penobscot, ME
The top high schools in West Penobscot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Searsport District High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Bucksport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 356 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Penobscot, ME
The top middle schools in West Penobscot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Searsport District Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Penobscot, ME
The top elementary schools in West Penobscot, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Penobscot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Penobscot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 69 Students
2. Adams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castine Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students
3. Searsport Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rsu 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Penobscot, ME
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Penobscot, ME has a total population of 330 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Penobscot, 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 West Penobscot, ME.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Penobscot, ME.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Penobscot, 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 West Penobscot, ME Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Penobscot, ME
How many schools are in West Penobscot, ME?
West Penobscot, ME has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 926 students in total.
How do schools in West Penobscot perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in West Penobscot score 85% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 78%, so on average schools in West Penobscot exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Penobscot?
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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