Dr Lewis S Libby School

Summary:

Dr Lewis S Libby School is an elementary school located in Milford, Maine, serving around 270 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 34, which is ranked 170 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, it has consistently underperformed in Science, with only 23.64% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 36.36%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 17.4% to 19.6% over the past three school years, which is higher than nearby schools like Fruit Street School (14.2%) and Asa C Adams School (14.4%). The school also has a significant percentage of students (around 43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some of the nearby schools.

Interestingly, Dr Lewis S Libby School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 91%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from being ranked 133 out of 256 Maine elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 264 out of 290 in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school is located very close (0.59 miles) to the Indian Island School, which serves a 100% Native American student population and has a significantly higher free and reduced lunch rate (95%) compared to Dr Lewis S Libby School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

13 School Street
Milford, ME 04461

(207) 827-2252

District: Milford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,237

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

American Indian:

3.2%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr Lewis S Libby School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), American Indian (3.2%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Lewis S Libby School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Dr Lewis S Libby School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Lewis S Libby School is $19,237.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr Lewis S Libby School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Milford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford Public Schools 170^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr Lewis S Libby School

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Rank History for all students at Dr Lewis S Libby School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	37.27	135^th	192	29.7%
2007	23.44	173^rd	198	12.6%
2008	30.08	160^th	195	17.9%
2009	41.13	149^th	209	28.7%
2010	55.35	83^rd	193	57.0%
2011	60.58	59^th	186	68.3%
2012	32.08	213^th	258	17.4%
2013	31.49	217^th	261	16.9%
2015	31.33	229^th	284	19.4%
2016	35.75	180^th	255	29.4%
2017	46.48	133^rd	256	48.0%
2018	41.82	159^th	254	37.4%
2019	32.32	188^th	258	27.1%
2021	52.29	103^rd	228	54.8%
2022	66.69	65^th	210	69.0%
2023	18.36	264^th	290	9.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Lewis S Libby School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.65	57^th	82	30.5%
2021	57.80	26^th	64	59.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Dr Lewis S Libby School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.46	146^th	153	4.6%
2021	41.81	48^th	90	46.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Dr Lewis S Libby School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.92	5^th	153	96.7%
2021	62.53	35^th	90	61.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr Lewis S Libby School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	459	459
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	475	475
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	463	463
1994	467	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	-5	463
1995	472	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
1996	472	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
1997	450	8	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	465
1998	408	3	1	3	10	n/a	n/a	0	425
1999	409	4	3	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	430
2000	395	4	3	2	12	n/a	n/a	0	416
2001	366	4	1	2	15	n/a	n/a	0	388
2002	328	6	5	2	25	n/a	n/a	0	366
2003	328	6	5	2	25	n/a	n/a	0	366
2004	283	5	2	4	36	n/a	n/a	0	330
2005	260	3	6	2	28	n/a	n/a	0	299
2006	271	2	4	2	19	n/a	n/a	0	298
2007	286	2	5	2	19	n/a	n/a	0	314
2008	266	4	3	6	16	n/a	n/a	0	295
2009	269	4	1	5	13	n/a	n/a	0	292
2010	272	7	2	4	16	n/a	n/a	0	301
2011	309	0	0	3	0	0	16	0	328
2012	318	5	0	1	11	0	0	0	335
2013	243	6	4	1	15	0	0	0	269
2014	263	7	1	0	14	0	1	0	286
2015	291	7	1	1	14	0	2	0	316
2016	279	4	0	1	19	0	1	0	304
2017	276	7	0	0	20	0	1	0	304
2018	272	10	0	2	21	1	3	0	309
2019	271	10	0	2	16	1	0	0	300
2020	283	11	0	2	14	0	0	0	310
2021	274	9	0	2	19	0	0	0	304
2022	256	12	0	2	14	0	0	0	284
2023	248	7	1	2	11	0	1	0	270
2024	258	8	1	2	9	0	3	0	281

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Lewis S Libby School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	459	38.8	11.8	n/a
1992	475	38.7	12.2	n/a
1993	463	34.7	13.3	23.3
1994	463	39.7	11.7	28.2
1995	476	40.5	11.8	30
1996	476	40.5	11.8	30
1997	465	36.7	12.7	28.2
1998	425	36.5	11.6	27.5
1999	430	37.4	11.5	40.5
2000	416	39.7	10.5	45
2001	388	41.0	9.5	45.4
2002	366	35.5	10.3	44.8
2003	366	35.5	10.3	44.8
2004	330	35.1	9.4	n/a
2005	299	32.8	9.1	41.5
2006	298	29.4	10.1	35.2
2007	314	29.4	10.7	41.4
2008	295	40.0	7.4	45.8
2009	292	27.8	9.6	55.8
2010	301	30.3	9.9	52.5
2011	328	27.9	11.7	61.3
2012	335	29.9	11.2	6
2013	269	28.3	9.4	63.2
2014	286	26.8	10.6	60.1
2015	316	27.0	11.7	57.9
2016	304	27.0	11.2	51
2017	304	25.2	12.0	56.9
2018	309	25.4	12.1	54.4
2019	300	26.6	11.2	56.7
2020	310	27.0	11.4	55.8
2021	304	27.9	10.8	49.3
2022	284	29.6	9.5	30.3
2023	270	28.0	9.6	43
2024	281	26.8	10.4	47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr Lewis S Libby School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	459	38.8	11.8	n/a
1992	475	38.7	12.2	n/a
1993	463	34.7	13.3	23.3
1994	463	39.7	11.7	28.2
1995	476	40.5	11.8	30
1996	476	40.5	11.8	30
1997	465	36.7	12.7	28.2
1998	425	36.5	11.6	27.5
1999	430	37.4	11.5	40.5
2000	416	39.7	10.5	45
2001	388	41.0	9.5	45.4
2002	366	35.5	10.3	44.8
2003	366	35.5	10.3	44.8
2004	330	35.1	9.4	n/a
2005	299	32.8	9.1	41.5
2006	298	29.4	10.1	35.2
2007	314	29.4	10.7	41.4
2008	295	40.0	7.4	45.8
2009	292	27.8	9.6	55.8
2010	301	30.3	9.9	52.5
2011	328	27.9	11.7	61.3
2012	335	29.9	11.2	6
2013	269	28.3	9.4	63.2
2014	286	26.8	10.6	60.1
2015	316	27.0	11.7	57.9
2016	304	27.0	11.2	51
2017	304	25.2	12.0	56.9
2018	309	25.4	12.1	54.4
2019	300	26.6	11.2	56.7
2020	310	27.0	11.4	55.8
2021	304	27.9	10.8	49.3
2022	284	29.6	9.5	30.3
2023	270	28.0	9.6	43
2024	281	26.8	10.4	47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Lewis S Libby School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,846
2019	$13,508
2020	$13,602
2021	$15,257
2022	$17,210
2023	$19,237

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Lewis S Libby School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 264^th of 290 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Dr Lewis S Libby School)	46.4	85.9	39.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Milford Public Schools)	46.9	87.2	40.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Dr Lewis S Libby School)	35.6	87.5	51.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Milford Public Schools)	33.3	89.4	56.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	300	270	10%
African American	10	7	30%
American Indian	16	11	31.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	271	248	8.5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	43%	13.7%

Schools Near Dr Lewis S Libby School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Dr Lewis S Libby School	Public	PK, KG-8	13 School Street	Milford	04461	Penobscot County	Milford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-2252	281	27	10.4	47.3%	258 (91.8%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18.4	264^th of 290 public elementary schools	9.0%		66.7	65^th of 210 public elementary schools	69.0%	199			23.6	$19,237
Indian Island School	Public	K-8	10 Wabanaki Way	Indian Island	04468	Penobscot County	Indian Island School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-4285	78	20	3.9	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	576 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-1544	476	45	10.5	57.6%	411 (86.3%)	8 (1.7%)	20 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	33.4	219^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.5%		23.3	159^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.3%	60	53.5	53.0	14.1	$19,059
Viola Rand School	Public	PK, KG-1	55 Highland Avenue	Bradley	04411	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 827-2508	40	6	7.2	47.5%	34 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)
Asa C Adams School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 866-2151	323	30	10.6	31.3%	276 (85.4%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.3%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	85.4	45^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.5%		65.3	69^th of 210 public elementary schools	67.1%	24	78.7	69.5	33.3	$18,491
Eddington School	Public	PK, KG-1	440 Main Road	Eddington	04428	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 63/Maine School Admin District 63	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 843-6010	124	11	11.5	21.8%	116 (93.5%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)				$17,907
Veazie Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 School Street	Veazie	04401	Penobscot County	Veazie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-6573	158	15	10.2	35.4%	135 (85.4%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	70.2	89^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.3%					(n/a)	67.4	62.9	39.4	$24,982
Alton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	22 Argyle Rd	Alton	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 394-2331	57	8	6.9	61.4%	53 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	77.2	71^st of 290 public elementary schools	75.5%					(n/a)	73.5	58.8		$29,521
Glenburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	991 Hudson Road	Glenburn	04401	Penobscot County	Glenburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-8769	389	29	13.4	24.9%	358 (92.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	72.5	82^nd of 290 public elementary schools	71.7%		66.7	64^th of 210 public elementary schools	69.5%	18	68.9	60.8	44.3	$17,340
Fruit Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	175 Fruit Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6270	322	22	14.4	29.8%	249 (77.3%)	8 (2.5%)	20 (6.2%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	93.2	15^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.8%		67.5	62^nd of 210 public elementary schools	70.5%	47	76.9	80.8		$15,303

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Dr Lewis S Libby School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Maine elementary schools.

How many students attend Dr Lewis S Libby School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Dr Lewis S Libby School.

What district is Dr Lewis S Libby School in?

Milford Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Dr Lewis S Libby School?

Students at Dr Lewis S Libby School are 92% White, 3% American Indian, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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