Shapleigh Memorial School

Q: Is Shapleigh Memorial School a good school?

Shapleigh Memorial School ranks 158 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Shapleigh Memorial School is an elementary school located in Shapleigh, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57, which is ranked 93 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shapleigh Memorial School has a predominantly white student population, with 93.88% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby schools, such as Lyman Elementary, Alfred Elementary, and Waterboro Elementary, which have a slightly more diverse student body. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from a high of 23rd out of 254 Maine elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 158th out of 290 in 2022-2023. Additionally, Shapleigh Memorial School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.8% in 2020-2021 to 13.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

While Shapleigh Memorial School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (62.12%) and Mathematics (53.03%) were lower than the district and state averages in the 2022-2023 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school's academic performance may have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Shapleigh Memorial School has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 39.5% in 2020-2021 to 28.57% in 2022-2023, which could indicate a change in the socioeconomic status of the school's student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076

(207) 636-1751

District: Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

SchoolDigger Rank:
158^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,987

Students who attend Shapleigh Memorial School usually attend:

Middle:	Massabesic Middle School
High:	Massabesic High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 160

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

See top rated Maine elementary schools

Compare Shapleigh Memorial School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Shapleigh Memorial School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.7. (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 Shapleigh Memorial School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shapleigh Memorial School is 11.7. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Shapleigh Memorial School employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shapleigh Memorial School is $15,987. 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Shapleigh Memorial School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 93^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Shapleigh Memorial School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Shapleigh Memorial School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	45.90	105^th	192	45.3%
2007	45.84	117^th	198	40.9%
2008	53.28	91^st	195	53.3%
2009	51.59	100^th	209	52.2%
2010	41.92	123^rd	193	36.3%
2011	38.41	127^th	186	31.7%
2012	69.20	52^nd	258	79.8%
2013	36.88	190^th	261	27.2%
2015	53.94	144^th	284	49.3%
2016	34.45	187^th	255	26.7%
2017	72.40	50^th	256	80.5%
2018	80.74	23^rd	254	90.9%
2019	81.08	35^th	258	86.4%
2021	51.40	105^th	228	53.9%
2023	51.70	158^th	290	45.5%

See the entire list of Maine Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Shapleigh Memorial School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Shapleigh Memorial School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Shapleigh Memorial School

Compare

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	197	197
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	209	209
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	220	220
1994	243	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
1995	233	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1996	233	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1997	219	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1998	226	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1999	238	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2000	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2001	224	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2002	212	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	212	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	212	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2005	198	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2006	189	2	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	199
2007	176	2	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	185
2008	171	0	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	178
2009	179	0	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	185
2010	150	1	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	157
2011	159	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	164
2012	157	1	5	2	0	0	0	0	165
2013	145	1	5	0	0	0	2	0	153
2014	134	0	4	0	0	0	4	0	142
2015	131	0	2	2	1	0	2	0	138
2016	139	0	2	3	1	0	5	0	150
2017	133	0	2	2	1	0	5	0	143
2018	141	0	1	4	1	0	4	0	151
2019	138	0	1	4	0	0	4	0	147
2020	132	2	1	5	0	0	3	0	143
2021	110	0	1	6	0	0	2	0	119
2022	138	0	1	5	0	0	0	0	144
2023	138	0	2	6	0	0	1	0	147
2024	146	0	2	6	0	0	6	0	160

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 Shapleigh Memorial School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	197	12.0	16.4	n/a
1992	209	12.0	17.4	n/a
1993	220	11.0	20.0	23.2
1994	246	11.0	22.4	22.8
1995	237	13.0	18.2	18.1
1996	237	13.0	18.2	18.1
1997	221	12.0	18.4	17.6
1998	227	13.0	17.5	17.6
1999	238	13.0	18.3	32.8
2000	248	13.0	19.1	32.7
2001	231	13.2	17.5	34.2
2002	217	16.6	13.1	24.4
2003	217	16.6	13.1	24.4
2004	219	14.6	15.0	24.2
2005	205	17.7	11.6	30.7
2006	199	17.2	11.6	31.2
2007	185	16.7	11.1	30.3
2008	178	20.1	8.9	32
2009	185	14.8	12.3	30.8
2010	157	13.0	12.0	34.4
2011	164	10.3	15.9	36.6
2012	165	10.2	16.1	7.9
2013	153	14.0	10.9	42.5
2014	142	12.6	11.1	38.7
2015	138	12.0	11.5	44.9
2016	150	11.0	13.6	50.7
2017	143	9.4	15.2	38.5
2018	151	11.4	13.2	42.4
2019	147	10.4	14.1	53.1
2020	143	9.6	14.8	40.6
2021	119	10.7	11.1	39.5
2022	144	11.7	12.3	38.9
2023	147	12.6	11.6	28.6
2024	160	13.6	11.7	31.3

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 Shapleigh Memorial School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	197	12.0	16.4	n/a
1992	209	12.0	17.4	n/a
1993	220	11.0	20.0	23.2
1994	246	11.0	22.4	22.8
1995	237	13.0	18.2	18.1
1996	237	13.0	18.2	18.1
1997	221	12.0	18.4	17.6
1998	227	13.0	17.5	17.6
1999	238	13.0	18.3	32.8
2000	248	13.0	19.1	32.7
2001	231	13.2	17.5	34.2
2002	217	16.6	13.1	24.4
2003	217	16.6	13.1	24.4
2004	219	14.6	15.0	24.2
2005	205	17.7	11.6	30.7
2006	199	17.2	11.6	31.2
2007	185	16.7	11.1	30.3
2008	178	20.1	8.9	32
2009	185	14.8	12.3	30.8
2010	157	13.0	12.0	34.4
2011	164	10.3	15.9	36.6
2012	165	10.2	16.1	7.9
2013	153	14.0	10.9	42.5
2014	142	12.6	11.1	38.7
2015	138	12.0	11.5	44.9
2016	150	11.0	13.6	50.7
2017	143	9.4	15.2	38.5
2018	151	11.4	13.2	42.4
2019	147	10.4	14.1	53.1
2020	143	9.6	14.8	40.6
2021	119	10.7	11.1	39.5
2022	144	11.7	12.3	38.9
2023	147	12.6	11.6	28.6
2024	160	13.6	11.7	31.3

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 Shapleigh Memorial School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,168
2019	$13,976
2020	$14,515
2021	$19,943
2022	$15,639
2023	$15,987

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shapleigh Memorial School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 35^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 158^th of 290 Elementary schools	40.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	147
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	138
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	28.6%	24.5%

Schools Near Shapleigh Memorial School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Shapleigh Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	467 Shapleigh Corner Road	Shapleigh	04076	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-1751	160	14	11.7	31.3%	146 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	51.7	158^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.5%					(n/a)	62.1	53.0		$15,987
Acton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Milton Mills Road	Acton	04001	York County	Acton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-2100	245	19	12.8	24.9%	230 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	61.1	122^nd of 290 public elementary schools	57.9%		72.7	52^nd of 210 public elementary schools	75.2%	70	72.6	48.6	36.0	$22,025
Carl J Lamb School	Public	PK, KG-4	233 Shaws Ridge Road	Springvale	04083	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8481	424	42	10.0	53.5%	365 (86.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	42.5	188^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.2%		18.4	174^th of 210 public elementary schools	17.1%	14	56.7	52.7		$19,115
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	378	33	11.5	68.3%	315 (83.3%)	22 (5.8%)	17 (4.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sanford Road	Alfred	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-3831	189	17	11.1	39.2%	171 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	63	118^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.3%		67.3	63^rd of 210 public elementary schools	70.0%	55	67.7	66.7	15.9	$17,152
Waterboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Sokokis Trail	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 247-6126	530	45	11.7	35.3%	489 (92.3%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	57.3	137^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.8	93^rd of 210 public elementary schools	55.7%	44	66.2	54.9	29.9	$15,529
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	439	36	12.2	48.3%	371 (84.5%)	27 (6.2%)	18 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591
Line Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Water Street	West Newfield	04095	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 793-4100	285	25	11.3	43.9%	266 (93.3%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	43.4	184^th of 290 public elementary schools	36.6%		36.3	136^th of 210 public elementary schools	35.2%	48	56.9	53.2		$16,688
Hanson School	Public	K-3	53 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1299	257	24	10.8	34.6%	237 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	87.3	32^nd of 290 public elementary schools	89.0%		87	15^th of 210 public elementary schools	92.9%	17	73.5	72.1		$17,063
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	4-5	65 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1126	148	14	10.9	33.1%	142 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	66.5	52.0	22.2	$20,009

Frequently Asked Questions about Shapleigh Memorial School

How many students attend Shapleigh Memorial School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 160 students attended Shapleigh Memorial School.

What district is Shapleigh Memorial School in?

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

What schools do graduates of Shapleigh Memorial School attend?

Students who attend Shapleigh Memorial School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Massabesic Middle School
High : Massabesic High School

What is the racial makeup of Shapleigh Memorial School?

Students at Shapleigh Memorial School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Shapleigh Memorial School a good school?

Shapleigh Memorial School ranks 158^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Shapleigh Memorial School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MEMaine Elementary School Rankings

MEMaine District Rankings

Schools in Shapleigh, ME

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Shapleigh Memorial School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.