A
Very Good
89/100

Caribou Community School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 24 Bennett Dr, Caribou, ME 04736
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 83% · Math 81% proficient · 80th percentile in Maine
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
773
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%80/100reading 80th percentile, math 80th percentile among Maine middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency83% (+27 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency81% (+44 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 24 Bennett Dr
City Caribou
ZIP Code 04736
District 2314794
NCES School ID 231479423189
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04736

Understanding the community around Caribou Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,286
Per Capita Income $31,972
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $122,000
Median Rent $634
Owner-Occupied 74.5%
Renter-Occupied 25.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Caribou Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
American Indian 3.2%
Black 1.9%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 773
Teachers (FTE) 56.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Caribou Community School?
Caribou Community School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Caribou Community School?
Caribou Community School has 773 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does Caribou Community School serve?
Caribou Community School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Caribou Community School receive per student?
Caribou Community School receives $19,540 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Caribou Community School in 04736 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,767
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
25.5%

Other Schools in 04736

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026