D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Spruce Mountain Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 12 Tiger Drive, Jay, ME 04239
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 39% · Math 26% proficient · 11th 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
297
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%11/100reading 7th percentile, math 14th percentile among Maine elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% 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 −21 points worse 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 proficiency39% (−17 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−11 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
White42%27%reading -16 pts, math -16 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts15th 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 12 Tiger Drive
City Jay
ZIP Code 04239
District 2314805
NCES School ID 231480523150
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04239

Understanding the community around Spruce Mountain Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,587
Per Capita Income $34,743
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,800
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 83.3%
Renter-Occupied 16.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spruce Mountain Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Two or More Races 2.4%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 297
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has 297 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Spruce Mountain Elementary School serve?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spruce Mountain Elementary School receive per student?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School receives $18,555 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spruce Mountain Elementary School in 04239 ▼
Avg Home Value
$228,243
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,035
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
16.7%

Other Schools in 04239

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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