Elm Street School-East Machias vs Fort O'Brien School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Street School-East Machias
East Machias · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Fort O'Brien School
Machiasport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
57 students
| Measure | Elm Street School-East Machias East Machias, Maine | Fort O'Brien School Machiasport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 312 | – |
| National rank | #30629 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 176 | 57 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 57 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | East Machias | Machiasport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort O'Brien School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 42.0).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Fort O'Brien School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 47%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 61.4%).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Elm Street School-East Machias is the larger school with 176 students compared with 57.
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 Elm Street School-East Machias better than Fort O'Brien School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort O'Brien School ranks higher (51.0 vs 42.0 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 Elm Street School-East Machias and Fort O'Brien School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between East Machias and Machiasport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Street School-East Machias: 176. Fort O'Brien School: 57. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Street School-East Machias and Fort O'Brien School rank in Maine?
Elm Street School-East Machias is 260th of 312 and Fort O'Brien School is unranked among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).