A+
Excellent
94/100

Harpswell Community School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 308 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 72% · Math 62% proficient · 89th percentile in Maine
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Maine for achievement

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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
129
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%89/100reading 89th percentile, math 90th percentile among Maine elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +26 points better than expected. (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 proficiency72% (+16 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+25 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading +14 pts, math +19 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +11 pts, math +17 pts94th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 308 Harpswell Islands Road
City Harpswell
ZIP Code 04079
District 2314768
NCES School ID 231476800817
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04079

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,077
Per Capita Income $61,253
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.6%
High School or Higher 96.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $552,500
Median Rent $1,323
Owner-Occupied 83.7%
Renter-Occupied 16.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harpswell Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 129
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has a Repit School Score of 94 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 Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has 129 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Harpswell Community School serve?
Harpswell Community School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harpswell Community School receive per student?
Harpswell Community School receives $21,504 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harpswell Community School in 04079 ▼
Avg Home Value
$730,758
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,674
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
16.3%

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