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Athens Community School

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Athens Community School ranks 94 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

94^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Athens Community School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Athens, Maine. With 111 students and a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, the school is part of the Athens Public Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Athens Community School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Maine. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 18th out of 290 elementary schools in the state, with 76.32% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.32% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly higher than the state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school also ranks 24th out of 192 Maine elementary schools for its performance with special education students, with a 4-star rating.

While Athens Community School is serving a diverse student population, with 64.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.1% in 2021-2022 to 25.5% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Carrabec Community School and Bloomfield Elementary School, Athens Community School stands out as a high-performing institution with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and overall rankings.

105

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,546

Per pupil spending ?

67.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912

(207) 654-2561

District: Athens Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Pacific Islander:

1.0%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 65th percentile in 2015 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (61% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maine median (67th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg63%

Maine avg53%

94^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

52^nd of 176Athens 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	68.6	94 of 289	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.5	73 of 288	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.5	18 of 290	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	75.1	49 of 258	81.0%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	76 of 254	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	25 of 256	90.2%	★★★★★
2015	67.9	99 of 284	65.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	51 of 251	79.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	79.6	61 of 248	75.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	99 of 251	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	24 of 192	87.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	30.7	118 of 150	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)88th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2025)80th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)61st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+9 vs state

Mathematics59%+9 vs state

Science35%~ state avg

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Schools Near Athens 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
Athens Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Fox Hill Road	Athens	04912	Somerset County	Athens Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 654-2561	105	12	8.7	67.6%	103 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	68.6	94^th of 289 public elementary schools	67.5%		75.5	73^rd of 288 public elementary schools	74.7%	21	72.9	58.6	34.6	$22,546
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	177	11	15.8	72.3%	164 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	1.7	286^th of 289 public elementary schools	1.0%		4.3	281^st of 288 public elementary schools	2.4%	5	37.5	18.6		$11,789
Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	18 Main St	Harmony	04942	Somerset County	Harmony Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 683-2211	57	7	8.7	64.9%	53 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.5%)	61.9	123^rd of 289 public elementary schools	57.4%		43.4	190^th of 288 public elementary schools	34.0%	67	68.6	54.3		$25,393
Solon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 S Main St	Solon	04979	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 643-2491	94	9	10.9	70.2%	88 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	62.9	115^th of 289 public elementary schools	60.2%		83.4	44^th of 288 public elementary schools	84.7%	71	68.4	55.3		$24,042
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	33 Jewett Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-2907	118	13	9.2	72.9%	106 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$27,086
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	180	14	12.5	75.6%	164 (91.1%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	52.0	41.3	12.8	$18,758
Somerset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	45 Blake Street	Hartland	04943	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 938-4770	231	20	11.5	74.5%	219 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	49.8	166^th of 289 public elementary schools	42.6%		34.8	224^th of 288 public elementary schools	22.2%	58	55.6	61.7		$24,844
Creative Childrens Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	48 South Factory Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 474-8740	38	4	9.5	73.7%	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)								(n/a)				$13,251
Carrabec Community School	Public	K-8	56 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 635-2209	225	18	12.6	74.2%	208 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	35.6	215^th of 289 public elementary schools	25.6%		39.1	203^rd of 288 public elementary schools	29.5%	12	61.3	42.3	31.2	$27,362
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	160	18	8.8	71.3%	146 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	79.9	58^th of 289 public elementary schools	79.9%		69.8	93^rd of 288 public elementary schools	67.7%	35	70.8	69.2		$31,209

Frequently Asked Questions about Athens Community School

How many students attend Athens Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Athens Community School.

Is Athens Community School a good school?

Athens Community School ranks 94^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Athens Community School?

Students at Athens Community School are 98% White.

What district is Athens Community School in?

Athens Public Schools

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