Academy Hill School

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Academy Hill School ranks 212 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Academy Hill School is an elementary school located in Wilton, Maine, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 166 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 09 district, which is ranked 140 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Academy Hill School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.78%) compared to the surrounding schools, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.9% to 31.7% over the past three years, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments (MEA) is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.56%) and Mathematics (51.59%) lower than the state averages, but higher than the district average. However, the school's Science proficiency rate (20.51%) was significantly lower than both the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Academy Hill School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, but often comparable or slightly better than the other schools in the same district. However, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Fayette Central School and Mt. Vernon Elementary School, outperform Academy Hill School on various metrics. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving academic outcomes, especially in Science, should be key priorities for the school and Regional School Unit 09 district.

Detail:

Public 2-5

585 Depot St
Wilton, ME 04294

(207) 645-4488

District: Regional School Unit 09

SchoolDigger Rank:
212^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,914

Students who attend Academy Hill School usually attend:

High:

Mt Blue High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 182

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Asian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy Hill School ranks worse than 73.1% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.72. (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 (96.2%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy Hill School is 11.6, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District! (See more...)

Compare Academy Hill School employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy Hill School is $17,914. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 09 District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Academy Hill School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 09:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 09 140^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Academy Hill School

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Rank History for all students at Academy Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	14.98	271^st	284	4.6%
2016	12.15	245^th	255	3.9%
2017	21.22	224^th	256	12.5%
2018	8.11	248^th	254	2.4%
2019	26.72	206^th	258	20.2%
2021	22.90	170^th	228	25.4%
2022	61.04	79^th	210	62.4%
2023	35.72	212^th	290	26.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.85	79^th	82	3.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.44	120^th	153	21.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.12	89^th	153	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Academy Hill School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.86	32^nd	48	33.3%

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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 Academy Hill School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	177	3	4	4	0	1	189
2014	167	2	3	0	0	2	174
2015	171	4	1	1	0	4	181
2016	181	2	1	1	0	3	188
2017	181	2	1	1	0	3	188
2018	186	0	0	3	0	2	191
2019	184	0	0	4	1	1	190
2020	181	1	0	6	1	1	190
2021	165	1	0	4	0	0	170
2022	165	0	0	2	0	1	168
2023	159	0	1	4	0	2	166
2024	175	0	1	5	0	1	182

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 Academy Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	189	13.8	13.6	56.6
2014	174	14.3	12.0	65.5
2015	181	17.0	10.6	60.8
2016	188	15.0	12.5	61.7
2017	188	14.0	13.4	56.4
2018	191	15.0	12.7	60.2
2019	190	15.9	11.9	56.3
2020	190	15.0	12.6	50
2021	170	16.4	10.3	54.1
2022	168	17.2	9.7	44
2023	166	16.7	9.9	51.2
2024	182	15.6	11.6	53.8

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 Academy Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	189	13.8	13.6	56.6
2014	174	14.3	12.0	65.5
2015	181	17.0	10.6	60.8
2016	188	15.0	12.5	61.7
2017	188	14.0	13.4	56.4
2018	191	15.0	12.7	60.2
2019	190	15.9	11.9	56.3
2020	190	15.0	12.6	50
2021	170	16.4	10.3	54.1
2022	168	17.2	9.7	44
2023	166	16.7	9.9	51.2
2024	182	15.6	11.6	53.8

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 Academy Hill School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,805
2019	$12,687
2020	$12,665
2021	$16,434
2022	$16,942
2023	$17,914

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy Hill School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 206^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 212^th of 290 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy Hill School)	44.6	88.3	43.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 09)	50.8	81.9	31.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Academy Hill School)	21.6	82.8	61.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 09)	30.2	81.2	51%
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	190	166	12.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	184	159	13.6%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	51.2%	5.1%

Schools Near Academy Hill 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
Academy Hill School	Public	2-5	585 Depot St	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-4488	182	16	11.6	53.8%	175 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	35.7	212^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.9%		61	79^th of 210 public elementary schools	62.4%	133	55.6	51.6	20.5	$17,914
Gerald D Cushing School	Public	PK, KG-1	21 Cushing Dr	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-2442	101	11	9.2	46.5%	95 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)				$20,176
W G Mallett School	Public	PK, KG-2	116 Middle Street	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-3529	323	31	10.3	57.3%	299 (92.6%)	7 (2.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)								(n/a)				$17,394
Spruce Mountain Elementary School	Public	3-5	12 Tiger Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-5719	297	29	10.2	66.0%	276 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	25.9	239^th of 290 public elementary schools	17.6%		3	200^th of 210 public elementary schools	4.8%	39	61.6	36.1	5.7	$18,001
Cascade Brook School	Public	3-5	162 Learning Ln	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-4821	264	24	10.9	59.8%	249 (94.3%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	43.8	183^rd of 290 public elementary schools	36.9%		30	148^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.5%	35	57.0	59.1	12.6	$19,349
Cape Cod Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	516 Cape Cod Hill Rd	New Sharon	04955	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-3031	170	15	11.1	57.6%	162 (95.3%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	53.1	155^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.6%		52.9	91^st of 210 public elementary schools	56.7%	64	60.5	59.8	28.0	$17,865
Spruce Mountain Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	107 Gibbs Mill Road	Livermore	04253	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 897-3355	359	31	11.5	61.3%	337 (93.9%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)				$16,232
Dirigo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	117 Auburn Road	Peru	04290	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 562-4207	355	29	12.3	50.1%	327 (92.1%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	20.9	256^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.7%		12.7	184^th of 210 public elementary schools	12.4%	72	50.6	44.1	9.6	$18,188
Meroby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	21 Cross Street	Mexico	04257	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-3714	241	24	9.8	69.3%	219 (90.9%)	5 (2.1%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	28.1	233^rd of 290 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	34.5	51.7		$20,285
Mt Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1507 North Road	Mount Vernon	04352	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 293-2261	81	11	7.6	28.4%	77 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	78.4	66^th of 290 public elementary schools	77.2%					(n/a)	75.8	66.7	33.3	$22,972

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Hill School

What district is Academy Hill School in?

Regional School Unit 09

What schools do graduates of Academy Hill School attend?

Students who attend Academy Hill School usually go on to attend:

High : Mt Blue High School

How many students attend Academy Hill School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 182 students attended Academy Hill School.

Is Academy Hill School a good school?

Academy Hill School ranks 212^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Academy Hill School?

Students at Academy Hill School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

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