Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Great Salt Bay Community School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Great Salt Bay Community School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Damariscotta, ME, encompassing approximately 75.1 square miles. The average drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great Salt Bay Community School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Great Salt Bay Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Salt Bay Community School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #94 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Bristol Consolidated School, Nobleboro Central School, Jefferson Village School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Great Salt Bay Community School?
397 students attend Great Salt Bay Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Great Salt Bay Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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