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Phillips Elementary School

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Phillips Elementary School ranks 97 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

97^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Phillips Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 125 students in grades PK-4 in the town of Phillips, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58, which is ranked 79 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Phillips Elementary is its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, 64.44% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 66.67% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 62.39% in ELA and 46.76% in Mathematics, and the state's 63.84% in ELA and 49.38% in Mathematics. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student groups, ranking 6th out of 251 Maine elementary schools for female students and 7th out of 248 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.2% to 38.4% over the past few years, the most recent data shows a rate of 25.5% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the state's average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Kingfield Elementary School and other schools in the Regional School Unit 09 district, Phillips Elementary generally outperforms these schools in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics. This suggests the school may have effective teaching practices or resources that contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.

112

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,884

Per pupil spending ?

72.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966

(207) 639-2909

District: Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2023 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (66% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2023

✓Above the Maine median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg55%

Maine avg57%

97^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 18 pts since 2023

From bottom 49% (2023) to top 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58

79^th of 176Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58 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	68.2	97 of 289	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.9	143 of 288	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	149 of 290	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	97.6	6 of 251	97.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	7 of 248	97.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	50.9	145 of 251	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	54 of 192	71.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2025)98th percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)97th percentile+31 vs school

Special Education (2025)72nd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)42nd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+17 vs state

English Language Arts64%~ state avg

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Schools Near Phillips Elementary 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
Phillips Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1401 Rangeley Road	Phillips	04966	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 639-2909	112	11	10.4	72.3%	105 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	68.2	97^th of 289 public elementary schools	66.4%		53.9	143^rd of 288 public elementary schools	50.3%	46	64.4	66.7		$22,884
Kingfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	102 Salem Road	Kingfield	04947	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 265-4132	95	10	9.7	54.7%	92 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	40.9	197^th of 289 public elementary schools	31.8%		54.5	140^th of 288 public elementary schools	51.4%	57	61.1	47.2		$25,198
W G Mallett School	Public	PK, KG-2	116 Middle Street	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-3529	303	30	10.0	62.7%	277 (91.4%)	7 (2.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$20,797
Cascade Brook School	Public	3-5	162 Learning Ln	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 778-4821	297	25	12.1	59.6%	274 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	51.1	163^rd of 289 public elementary schools	43.6%		34.8	223^rd of 288 public elementary schools	22.6%	60	61.6	59.3	24.0	$21,896
Gerald D Cushing School	Public	PK, KG-1	21 Cushing Dr	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-2442	101	12	8.4	52.5%	97 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$23,777
Academy Hill School	Public	2-5	585 Depot St	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-4488	178	17	10.5	64.6%	169 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	62.6	117^th of 289 public elementary schools	59.5%		53.2	151^st of 288 public elementary schools	47.6%	34	74.6	55.4	20.0	$19,645

Frequently Asked Questions about Phillips Elementary School

What district is Phillips Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58

How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Phillips Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Phillips Elementary School?

Students at Phillips Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Phillips Elementary School a good school?

Phillips Elementary School ranks 97^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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