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So Aroostook School

Summary:

So Aroostook School is an alternative public school located in Dyer Brook, Maine, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 330 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 50 district.

Over the past three school years, So Aroostook School has seen a slight decline in its four-year graduation rates, from 84.3% in 2020-2021 to 82.7% in 2021-2022, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.4% in 2020-2021 to 27.0% in 2021-2022, with the 2022-2023 rate of 20.0% still higher than the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64.57%) and Mathematics (53.14%) were slightly lower than the regional and state averages, though the previous two school years saw higher proficiency rates.

The So Aroostook School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.48% to 59.88% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 922 Dyer Brook Road
       Dyer Brook, ME  04747

(207) 757-8206

District: Regional School Unit 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,370 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
American Indian:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details So Aroostook School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details So Aroostook School ranks better than 68.3% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at So Aroostook School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), American Indian (2.1%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at So Aroostook School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare So Aroostook School employs 30 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at So Aroostook School is $17,370.
Schooldigger Rankings:

So Aroostook School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks So Aroostook School 39th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See So Aroostook School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for So Aroostook School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 70.08 57th 255 77.6%
2017 49.17 126th 256 50.8%
2018 64.59 68th 254 73.2%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for So Aroostook School

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Rank History for all high school students at So Aroostook School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 37.04 37th 98 62.2%
2016 31.37 75th 111 32.4%
2018 25.46 91st 114 20.2%
2019 50.81 42nd 114 63.2%
2021 67.12 47th 82 42.7%
2022 48.90 59th 98 39.8%
2023 51.99 39th 123 68.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at So Aroostook School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.31 5th 13 61.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at So Aroostook School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.02 13th 22 40.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at So Aroostook School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.28 17th 22 22.7%
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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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for So Aroostook School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 367 4 1 11 11 0 0 0 394
2013 356 2 1 10 11 0 0 0 380
2014 343 2 1 5 6 0 0 0 357
2015 342 3 0 5 11 0 0 0 361
2016 314 5 0 6 8 0 0 0 333
2017 327 5 0 4 7 0 0 0 343
2018 316 3 0 4 12 0 0 0 335
2019 343 3 0 5 7 0 0 0 358
2020 335 3 0 6 6 0 2 0 352
2021 325 2 3 5 4 0 0 0 339
2022 322 3 0 4 6 1 0 0 336
2023 309 2 0 6 11 1 1 0 330
2024 315 2 0 6 7 0 2 0 332

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

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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 So Aroostook School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 394 n/a n/a 13.2
2013 380 33.6 11.2 71.3
2014 357 30.3 11.7 71.7
2015 361 29.0 12.4 71.5
2016 333 30.0 11.1 70.6
2017 343 31.5 10.8 66.8
2018 335 29.6 11.3 66.9
2019 358 28.4 12.6 67.3
2020 352 26.0 13.5 63.6
2021 339 30.5 11.1 59.9
2022 336 31.7 10.5 58.9
2023 330 30.5 10.8 58.5
2024 332 30.0 11.0 66.6

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 So Aroostook School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 394 n/a n/a 13.2
2013 380 33.6 11.2 71.3
2014 357 30.3 11.7 71.7
2015 361 29.0 12.4 71.5
2016 333 30.0 11.1 70.6
2017 343 31.5 10.8 66.8
2018 335 29.6 11.3 66.9
2019 358 28.4 12.6 67.3
2020 352 26.0 13.5 63.6
2021 339 30.5 11.1 59.9
2022 336 31.7 10.5 58.9
2023 330 30.5 10.8 58.5
2024 332 30.0 11.0 66.6

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 So Aroostook School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,092
2019 $14,985
2020 $15,116
2021 $17,136
2022 $16,396
2023 $17,370

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on So Aroostook 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 42nd of 114 High schoolsRanks 39th of 123 High schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (So Aroostook School)55.281.8
 26.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 50)56.582.1
 25.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (So Aroostook School)29.784.7
 55%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 50)31.284.4
 53.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students358330
 7.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian711
 57.1%
Asian00
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White343309
 9.9%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.3%58.5%
 8.8%

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So Aroostook School ranks 39th of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at So Aroostook School are 95% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended So Aroostook School.


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