Palermo Consolidated School vs Somerville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palermo Consolidated School
Palermo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
Somerville Elementary School
Somerville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
32 students
| Measure | Palermo Consolidated School Palermo, Maine | Somerville Elementary School Somerville, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #186 of 312 | – |
| National rank | #23342 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 111 | 32 |
| Enrollment | 111 | 32 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Palermo | Somerville |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 48.6%).
- •Palermo Consolidated School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.0).
- •Palermo Consolidated School is the larger school with 111 students compared with 32.
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 Palermo Consolidated School better than Somerville Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palermo Consolidated School and Somerville Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Palermo and Somerville in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palermo Consolidated School: 111. Somerville Elementary School: 32. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palermo Consolidated School and Somerville Elementary School rank in Maine?
Palermo Consolidated School is 186th of 312 and Somerville Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).