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Great Salt Bay Community School vs. Jefferson Village School

Should you attend Great Salt Bay Community School or Jefferson Village School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Great Salt Bay Community School
767 Main St. Suite 2
Damariscotta, ME 04543
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jefferson Village School
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson Village School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
387 students
235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Salt Bay Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Village School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Salt Bay Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Village School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Salt Bay Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Village School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Salt Bay Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Village School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#94 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
#190 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Salt Bay Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson Village School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in ME)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Salt Bay Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Village School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Salt Bay Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson Village School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Salt Bay Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Village School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
36
23
Grade 1 Students
30
21
Grade 2 Students
37
32
Grade 3 Students
53
29
Grade 4 Students
40
29
Grade 5 Students
45
31
Grade 6 Students
42
23
Grade 7 Students
56
27
Grade 8 Students
48
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson Village School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson Village School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson Village School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Village School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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