Great Salt Bay Community School

559 Main Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Salt Bay Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Great Salt Bay Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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School Overview

Great Salt Bay Community School's student population of 392 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
392 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Great Salt Bay Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Salt Bay Community School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#102 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
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91%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Salt Bay Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Salt Bay Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
95%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Salt Bay Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Salt Bay Community School's ranking?
Great Salt Bay Community School is ranked #102 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Great Salt Bay Community School often compared to?
Great Salt Bay Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nobleboro Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Great Salt Bay Community School?
392 students attend Great Salt Bay Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Great Salt Bay Community School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Salt Bay Community School?
Great Salt Bay Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Salt Bay Community School offer ?
Great Salt Bay Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Salt Bay Community School part of?
Great Salt Bay Community School is part of Great Salt Bay Csd School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 91% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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