Horace Mitchell Primary School vs Shapleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mitchell Primary School
Kittery Point · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
315 students
Shapleigh School
Kittery · Public middle · Grades 4–8
357 students
| Measure | Horace Mitchell Primary School Kittery Point, Maine | Shapleigh School Kittery, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 312 | #16 of 84 |
| National rank | #3392 of 50,301 | #2938 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 315 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Kittery Point | Kittery |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mitchell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 72.0).
- •Horace Mitchell Primary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Horace Mitchell Primary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Horace Mitchell Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 24.4%).
- •Shapleigh School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.5).
- •Shapleigh School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 315.
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 Horace Mitchell Primary School better than Shapleigh School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 72.0 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 Horace Mitchell Primary School and Shapleigh School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Kittery Point and Kittery in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mitchell Primary School: 315. Shapleigh School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mitchell Primary School and Shapleigh School rank in Maine?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is 20th of 312 and Shapleigh School is 16th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).