Eight Corners Elementary School vs Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eight Corners Elementary School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades K–2
241 students
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
Mechanic Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
241 students
| Measure | Eight Corners Elementary School Scarborough, Maine | Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 312 | #248 of 312 |
| National rank | #749 of 50,301 | #29727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 241 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Scarborough | Mechanic Falls |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eight Corners Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 43.3).
- •Eight Corners Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.5).
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 Eight Corners Elementary School better than Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?
On the Success Index (US), Eight Corners Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 43.3 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 Eight Corners Elementary School and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Mechanic Falls in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eight Corners Elementary School: 241. Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eight Corners Elementary School and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls rank in Maine?
Eight Corners Elementary School is 2nd of 312 and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is 248th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).