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East Auburn Community School

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East Auburn Community School ranks 53 rd of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

53^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

East Auburn Community School is an exceptional elementary school in Auburn, Maine, serving 155 students in grades PK-6. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that significantly exceed the district and state averages.

The school's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 75.58% of East Auburn Community School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 59.18% for the Auburn Public Schools district and 63.84% for the state. The school's performance on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests has been exceptional, with proficiency rates often exceeding 90% in recent years. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.1 in 2023-2024 is relatively low, which may contribute to its academic success.

Notably, East Auburn Community School's performance extends beyond overall academic achievement, with its male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also excelling. In 2024-2025, the school's male students ranked 16 out of 251 Maine elementary schools, and its low socioeconomic status students ranked 72 out of 248. This level of subgroup performance is commendable and suggests the school is providing equitable educational opportunities for all its students. While the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, its overall academic excellence and strong subgroup performance make it a standout within the Auburn Public Schools district, with nearby schools like Fairview School also demonstrating strong academic performance.

152

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,851

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210

(207) 782-4142

District: Auburn Public Schools

Students who attend East Auburn Community School usually attend:

Middle:	Auburn Middle School
High:	Edward Little High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.2%

African American:

7.2%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (69% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Maine elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Auburn Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg51%

Maine avg57%

53^rd of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6Elementary Schools in the Auburn Public Schools

113^th of 176Auburn Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	53 of 289	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	68 of 288	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	68 of 290	76.6%	★★★★☆
2022	89.1	8 of 210	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	83.7	21 of 228	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	73.1	52 of 258	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	47.7	140 of 254	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.5	115 of 256	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.7	97 of 255	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	84.7	42 of 284	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	79.7	28 of 261	89.3%	★★★★☆
2012	84.5	12 of 258	95.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.5	14 of 186	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	71.1	33 of 193	82.9%	★★★★☆
2009	72.3	22 of 209	89.5%	★★★★☆
2008	44.0	111 of 195	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	52.0	95 of 198	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.0	55 of 192	71.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	105 of 251	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	72 of 248	71.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	93.3	16 of 251	93.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)94th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)71st percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)58th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts76%+12 vs state

Mathematics63%+14 vs state

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Schools Near East Auburn Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
East Auburn Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Andrew Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 782-4142	152	12	12.8	46.1%	131 (86.2%)	11 (7.2%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	80.9	53^rd of 289 public elementary schools	81.7%		76.6	68^th of 288 public elementary schools	76.4%	15	75.6	63.2		$19,851
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 College Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4160	572	52	10.9	66.4%	248 (43.4%)	230 (40.2%)	31 (5.4%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.3%)	10	275^th of 289 public elementary schools	4.8%		12.7	269^th of 288 public elementary schools	6.6%	6	49.2	31.6	6.9	$24,106
Washburn School	Public	PK, KG-6	35 Lake Auburn Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-5467	219	20	11.2	78.5%	164 (74.9%)	29 (13.2%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (7.8%)	14.1	267^th of 289 public elementary schools	7.6%		4.8	280^th of 288 public elementary schools	2.8%	13	49.6	35.7		$21,138
Montello School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4150	675	57	11.8	70.1%	184 (27.3%)	403 (59.7%)	42 (6.2%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.6%)	0.6	287^th of 289 public elementary schools	0.7%		0.4	288^th of 288 public elementary schools	0.0%	1	27.4	14.8		$23,217
Park Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	161 Park Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 333-6657	390	31	12.5	91.8%	165 (42.3%)	187 (47.9%)	19 (4.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	27.1	238^th of 289 public elementary schools	17.6%		25.1	249^th of 288 public elementary schools	13.5%	11	58.5	38.6		$18,341
Farwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84-110 Farwell St	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4110	401	39	10.2	54.6%	206 (51.4%)	139 (34.7%)	15 (3.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (8.7%)	8.4	279^th of 289 public elementary schools	3.5%		19.3	258^th of 288 public elementary schools	10.4%	21	46.0	31.9	9.8	$26,255
Robert V. Connors Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Bartlett Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4130	737	74	9.9	73.7%	266 (36.1%)	361 (49.0%)	43 (5.8%)	18 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	0.4	288^th of 289 public elementary schools	0.3%		0.5	287^th of 288 public elementary schools	0.3%	1	23.4	11.8		$23,307
Thomas J McMahon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	151 North Temple Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4140	474	52	9.0	62.4%	251 (53.0%)	167 (35.2%)	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.6%)	8.6	278^th of 289 public elementary schools	3.8%		2	284^th of 288 public elementary schools	1.4%	6	48.3	28.2		$26,732
Fairview School	Public	PK, KG-6	397 Minot Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 784-3559	489	32	15.2	44.2%	432 (88.3%)	17 (3.5%)	17 (3.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.1%)	78.4	64^th of 289 public elementary schools	77.9%		81.1	50^th of 288 public elementary schools	82.6%	14	78.6	69.2	18.6	$18,167
Walton School	Public	PK, KG-6	92 Mary Carroll Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-1528	156	13	12.0	72.4%	121 (77.6%)	21 (13.5%)	6 (3.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	58.7	136^th of 289 public elementary schools	52.9%		38.4	209^th of 288 public elementary schools	27.4%	73	71.9	47.9		$19,596

Frequently Asked Questions about East Auburn Community School

Is East Auburn Community School a good school?

East Auburn Community School ranks 53^rd of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of East Auburn Community School attend?

Students who attend East Auburn Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Auburn Middle School
High : Edward Little High School

What district is East Auburn Community School in?

Auburn Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of East Auburn Community School?

Students at East Auburn Community School are 86% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend East Auburn Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 152 students attended East Auburn Community School.

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