Appleton Village School vs Union Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Village School
Appleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
132 students
Union Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
125 students
| Measure | Appleton Village School Appleton, Maine | Union Elementary Union, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 312 | #243 of 312 |
| National rank | #12921 of 50,301 | #29300 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 132 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Appleton | Union |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Village School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 44.0).
- •Appleton Village School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Appleton Village School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Appleton Village School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 52.8%).
- •Appleton Village School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 13.9).
- •Appleton Village School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 125.
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 Appleton Village School better than Union Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Village School ranks higher (67.7 vs 44.0 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 Appleton Village School and Union Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Appleton and Union in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Village School: 132. Union Elementary: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Village School and Union Elementary rank in Maine?
Appleton Village School is 80th of 312 and Union Elementary is 243rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).