Appleton Village School

737 Union Road
Union, ME 04862
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Appleton Village School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in ME
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Appleton Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Appleton Village School's student population of 135 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Appleton Village School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appleton Village School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#50 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
49%
90-94%
84%
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Appleton Village School's ranking?
Appleton Village School is ranked #50 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Appleton Village School?
135 students attend Appleton Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Appleton Village School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appleton Village School?
Appleton Village School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Appleton Village School offer ?
Appleton Village School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appleton Village School part of?
Appleton Village School is part of Appleton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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