Southern Aroostook Community School District
Southern Aroostook Community School District is located close to the center of Maine. Southern Aroostook Community School District has 222.54 square miles of land area and 5.66 square miles of water area. As of 2010, the total Southern Aroostook Community School District population is 2,771. Southern Aroostook Community School District median household income is $34,198 in 2006-2010. Southern Aroostook Community School District median house value is $91,100 in 2006-2010. On average, Southern Aroostook Community School District is much better than the state average in quality.
Type: | Regular Local School District | Grade: | Grade 1 to Grade 11 | Population | 2,771 (2010), rank #98 | Population Growth | -5.49% since 2005-2009, see rank | Population Density: | 12.14/sq mi, rank #164 | Median Household Income: | $34,198 at 2006-2010—9.56% increase since 2005-2009, see rank | Median House Price: | $91,100 at 2006-2010—10.16% increase since 2005-2009, see rank | Time Zone: | Eastern GMT -5:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer | Land Area: | 222.54 sq mi, rank #22 | Water Area: | 5.66 sq mi (2.48%), rank #111 | State: | Maine | County: | Aroostook County | City: | Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Oakfield, Island Falls | Zip: | 04780, 04730, 04763, 04747 |
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Southern Aroostook Community School District Map, Border, and Nearby Locations
Students and Teachers
| 2012-2013 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 |
Total Students: | NA | 414 | 435 | 416 | 423 |
English Language Learner Students: | NA | 0 | 0 | NA | 0 |
Total Teachers: | NA | 33.80 | 42.60 | 32.20 | 34.20 |
Prekindergarten: | NA | 1.60 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
Kindergarten: | NA | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Elementary: | NA | 20.70 | 24.70 | 17.20 | 20.80 |
Secondary: | NA | 9.50 | 14.90 | 11.00 | 10.40 |
Ungraded: | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Total Other Staff: | 0.00 | 53.10 | 62.00 | 54.20 | 62.30 |
Instructional Aides: | NA | 24.20 | 24.10 | 17.50 | 18.70 |
Instructional Coordinators & Supervisors: | NA | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
Total Guidance Counselors: | NA | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.00 |
Elementary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | NA |
Secondary Guidance Counselors: | NA | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | NA |
Other Guidance Counselors: | NA | NA | 1.10 | 1.10 | NA |
Librarians/Media Specialists: | NA | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Library/Media Support: | NA | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | NA |
District Administrators: | NA | 3.60 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 3.00 |
District Administrative Support: | NA | 2.00 | 4.90 | 4.90 | 9.00 |
School Administrators: | NA | 2.60 | 3.10 | 3.50 | 3.40 |
School Administrative Support: | NA | 4.00 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 9.00 |
Student Support Services: | NA | 2.40 | 3.00 | 2.80 | 2.10 |
Other Support Services: | NA | 12.20 | 17.00 | 15.60 | 14.90 |
Student-Teacher Ratio: | NA | 12.25 | 10.21 | 12.92 | 12.37 |
Test Performance
Year | Test | Grade | Measurement | Score | State Average |
MEA Test |
2009 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 32% | 69% |
2009 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 24% | 65% |
2009 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 77% | 66% |
2009 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 73% | 71% |
2009 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 55% | 65% |
2009 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 50% | 67% |
2009 | Science | 5th Grade | % met std | 43% | 55% |
2009 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 53% | 54% |
2009 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 64% | 70% |
2009 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 64% | 58% |
2009 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 84% | 79% |
2009 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 17% | 53% |
2009 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 45% | 71% |
2009 | Science | 8th Grade | % met std | 24% | 62% |
MHSA Test |
2010 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 11% | 46% |
2011 | Mathematics | End of course | % met std | 34% | 49% |
2010 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 19% | 48% |
2011 | Reading | End of course | % met std | 43% | 50% |
2010 | Science | End of course | % met std | 15% | 41% |
2011 | Science | End of course | % met std | 27% | 44% |
2010 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 18% | 47% |
2011 | Writing | End of course | % met std | 40% | 45% |
NECAP Test |
2010 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 35% | 62% |
2011 | Mathematics | 3rd Grade | % met std | 66% | 61% |
2010 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 39% | 73% |
2011 | Reading | 3rd Grade | % met std | 76% | 69% |
2010 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 32% | 62% |
2011 | Mathematics | 4th Grade | % met std | 39% | 60% |
2010 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 40% | 67% |
2011 | Reading | 4th Grade | % met std | 64% | 68% |
2010 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 62% | 64% |
2011 | Mathematics | 5th Grade | % met std | 52% | 60% |
2010 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 52% | 72% |
2011 | Reading | 5th Grade | % met std | 64% | 70% |
2011 | Writing | 5th Grade | % met std | 24% | 43% |
2010 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 52% | 63% |
2011 | Mathematics | 6th Grade | % met std | 65% | 63% |
2010 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 48% | 69% |
2011 | Reading | 6th Grade | % met std | 59% | 72% |
2010 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 56% | 60% |
2011 | Mathematics | 7th Grade | % met std | 62% | 58% |
2010 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 62% | 68% |
2011 | Reading | 7th Grade | % met std | 43% | 66% |
2010 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 52% | 59% |
2011 | Mathematics | 8th Grade | % met std | 42% | 59% |
2010 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 62% | 69% |
2011 | Reading | 8th Grade | % met std | 55% | 73% |
2011 | Writing | 8th Grade | % met std | 15% | 53% |
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School District Fiscal Information
| 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
| Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % | Amount | Per Student | % |
Total Revenue: | NA | NA | NA | $5,830,000 | $14,082 | | $6,114,000 | $14,055 | |
Federal: | NA | NA | NA | $892,000 | $2,155 | 15.3% | $1,096,000 | $2,520 | 17.9% |
State: | NA | NA | NA | $2,849,000 | $6,882 | 48.9% | $2,885,000 | $6,632 | 47.2% |
Local: | NA | NA | NA | $2,089,000 | $5,046 | 35.8% | $2,133,000 | $4,903 | 34.9% |
Total Expenditures: | NA | NA | NA | $5,956,000 | $14,386 | | $5,978,000 | $13,743 | |
Total Current Expenditures: | NA | NA | NA | $5,459,000 | $13,186 | | $5,392,000 | $12,395 | |
Instructional Expenditures: | NA | NA | NA | $3,101,000 | $7,490 | 56.8% | $3,051,000 | $7,014 | 56.6% |
Student and Staff Support: | NA | NA | NA | $565,000 | $1,365 | 10.3% | $514,000 | $1,182 | 9.5% |
Administration: | NA | NA | NA | $690,000 | $1,667 | 12.6% | $697,000 | $1,602 | 12.9% |
Operations, Food, Other: | NA | NA | NA | $1,103,000 | $2,664 | 20.2% | $1,130,000 | $2,598 | 21.0% |
Total Capital Outlay: | NA | NA | NA | $239,000 | $577 | | $347,000 | $798 | |
Construction: | NA | NA | NA | $0 | $0 | | $0 | $0 | |
Total Other: | NA | NA | NA | $11,000 | $27 | | $10,000 | $23 | |
Interest on Debt: | NA | NA | NA | $0 | $0 | | $0 | $0 | |
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Total Salary: | NA | NA | NA | $3,052,000 | $7,372 | | $2,939,000 | $6,756 | |
Instruction/Teacher Salary: | NA | NA | NA | $2,058,000 | $4,971 | 67.4% | $1,948,000 | $4,478 | 66.3% |
Other Salary: | NA | NA | NA | $994,000 | $2,401 | 32.6% | $991,000 | $2,278 | 33.7% |
Total Benefit: | NA | NA | NA | $1,190,000 | $2,874 | | $1,265,000 | $2,908 | |
Instruction/Teacher Benefit: | NA | NA | NA | $852,000 | $2,058 | 71.6% | $886,000 | $2,037 | 70.0% |
Other Benefit: | NA | NA | NA | $338,000 | $816 | 28.4% | $379,000 | $871 | 30.0% |
Teacher's Experience and Compensation
| 2007 |
Teachers with Bachelor Degree: | 97.0% |
Teachers with Master or PhD Degree: | NA |
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Mean Number of Years of Teaching: | 18.0 years |
Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | 24.2% |
Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | 15.2% |
Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | 15.2% |
Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | 27.3% |
Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | 18.2% |
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Mean Base Salary: | $35,880.0 |
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 5 Years of Experience of Less: | $24,919.0 |
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 6-10 Years of Experience: | $28,864.0 |
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 11-20 Years of Experience: | $37,309.0 |
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 21-30 Years of Experience: | $43,508.0 |
Mean Base Salary of Teachers with 31 Years of Experience or More: | $43,710.0 |