Acton Elementary School vs Shapleigh Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acton Elementary School
Acton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students
Shapleigh Memorial School
Shapleigh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
153 students
| Measure | Acton Elementary School Acton, Maine | Shapleigh Memorial School Shapleigh, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 312 | #64 of 312 |
| National rank | #16694 of 50,301 | #10830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 256 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| city | Acton | Shapleigh |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shapleigh Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 62.1).
- •Shapleigh Memorial School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Acton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.8).
- •Acton Elementary School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 153.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acton Elementary School better than Shapleigh Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Shapleigh Memorial School ranks higher (70.7 vs 62.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acton Elementary School and Shapleigh Memorial School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Acton and Shapleigh in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acton Elementary School: 256. Shapleigh Memorial School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acton Elementary School and Shapleigh Memorial School rank in Maine?
Acton Elementary School is 114th of 312 and Shapleigh Memorial School is 64th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).