Photo: Cinclemflt · CC BY-SA 3.0Anson’s public schools score below 84% of Maine districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Anson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Maine, not nationally.
From Maine state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Anson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 232 Maine towns with household incomes within a quarter of Anson’s, its schools beat 22%, higher than their 16% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 77% of tested students were proficient in reading and 79% in math, against 84% and 82% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,107 per student, against $20,630 across Maine (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 9 the district’s path is Carrabec High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Anson’s grade
C−: better than 16% of Maine school districts. Test scores are below the Maine average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Anson, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Anson · depends on your address
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Garret Schenck School
Grades PK–5 · 82 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Anson
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
7th grade in Anson
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
8th grade in Anson
Carrabec Community School
Grades K–8 · 225 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
9th grade in Anson
Carrabec High School
Grades 9–12 · 174 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
10th grade in Anson
Carrabec High School
Grades 9–12 · 174 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in North Anson
Anson’s public schools are run by School Administrative District 74, which also serves Embden, New Portland and Solon. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Anson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Maine towns that share Anson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Anson | C− | School Administrative District 74 |
| Madison | C+ | School Administrative District 59 |
| Embden | — | School Administrative District 74 |
| New Portland | — | School Administrative District 74 |
| Industry | — | Regional School Unit 09 |
| Starks | — | School Administrative District 59 |
| New Vineyard | — | Regional School Unit 09 |
2 of the 6 neighbors share School Administrative District 74 with Anson, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Anson
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Maine’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Anson’s schools
Are Anson’s schools good?
On Maine’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Anson children attend score below 84% of Maine’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Anson in?
School Administrative District 74, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 575 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Anson kids go to high school?
Carrabec High School in North Anson, with 174 students; its own test results earn a C+.
How much does Anson spend per student?
$21,107 in School Administrative District 74 (FY2024), against $20,630 across Maine. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Anson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Anson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Maine. Stars are from neighbors.