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Edgecomb Eddy School vs. Great Salt Bay Community School

Should you attend Edgecomb Eddy School or Great Salt Bay Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Edgecomb Eddy School
51 Emery Drive
Edgecomb, ME 04556
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Great Salt Bay Community School
767 Main St. Suite 2
Damariscotta, ME 04543
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Edgecomb Eddy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Great Salt Bay Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edgecomb Eddy School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Salt Bay Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-8
Total Students
101 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgecomb Eddy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Salt Bay Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgecomb Eddy School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Salt Bay Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgecomb Eddy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Salt Bay Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgecomb Eddy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edgecomb Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Salt Bay Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#138 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
#94 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgecomb Eddy School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Salt Bay Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in ME)
62%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgecomb Eddy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edgecomb Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Salt Bay Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
90%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgecomb Eddy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edgecomb Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Salt Bay Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 20% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edgecomb Eddy School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Salt Bay Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
12
36
Grade 1 Students
18
30
Grade 2 Students
10
37
Grade 3 Students
16
53
Grade 4 Students
15
40
Grade 5 Students
15
45
Grade 6 Students
9
42
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgecomb Eddy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edgecomb Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgecomb Eddy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edgecomb Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edgecomb Eddy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edgecomb Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgecomb Eddy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edgecomb Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgecomb Eddy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edgecomb Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Salt Bay Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgecomb Eddy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edgecomb Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgecomb Eddy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edgecomb Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgecomb Eddy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edgecomb Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Salt Bay Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Great Salt Bay Community School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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