Great Salt Bay Community School vs Saccarappa School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Salt Bay Community School
Damariscotta · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
Saccarappa School
Westbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–4
396 students
| Measure | Great Salt Bay Community School Damariscotta, Maine | Saccarappa School Westbrook, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 312 | #292 of 312 |
| National rank | #11594 of 50,301 | #34332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 397 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| city | Damariscotta | Westbrook |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Salt Bay Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 36.5).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 73.2%).
- •Saccarappa School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.0).
- •Great Salt Bay Community School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 396.
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 Great Salt Bay Community School better than Saccarappa School?
On the Success Index (US), Great Salt Bay Community School ranks higher (69.6 vs 36.5 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 Great Salt Bay Community School and Saccarappa School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Damariscotta and Westbrook in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Salt Bay Community School: 397. Saccarappa School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Salt Bay Community School and Saccarappa School rank in Maine?
Great Salt Bay Community School is 69th of 312 and Saccarappa School is 292nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).