The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 47% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Eddington School
Eddington School sits on Main Road in the small rural town of Eddington, Maine, on the east bank of the Penobscot River a short drive from Bangor. The town spreads across roughly 25 square miles with a low population density, and daily life here runs on a car. There is no traditional downtown or walkable commercial center. Civic functions disperse along Main Road, and recreational anchors like campgrounds, an animal park, and the Katahdin Area Boy Scout Reservation give the community a quiet, seasonal character. Publicly reported sources describe Eddington's population as relatively stable, with a slight annual decline offset by modest growth since the last census. No specific new housing developments or major employers surfaced in the available research, and many residents likely commute toward Bangor for work, though no source confirms this directly.
The school serves prekindergarten through first grade as part of RSU 63, also known as MSAD 63. Enrollment is small, fitting the grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a small number of students identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, or two or more races. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on individualized education programs and English learner status was not reported, so those pieces of the picture are missing here.
A publicly reported district change is worth noting. Beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, RSU 63 reconfigured its elementary schools. Eddington School became a pre-K and kindergarten center, while Holden School took grades 1 through 4. The stated goal was to balance enrollment and streamline curriculum delivery. The school's current listed grade range of PK through 01 may reflect an adjustment to that plan, and a parent considering enrollment may want to confirm the exact grade configuration directly with the district.
State assessment results are available but come from a single year, 2014-15, under the Smarter Balanced Assessment. At that time, roughly half of tested students reached proficiency in math, and a somewhat higher share reached proficiency in English language arts. Participation was strong. These figures are dated, though, and the assessment framework has changed since then. Because the school now serves only early grades that are not part of Maine's state testing program, more recent state testing data does not apply. A parent looking for current academic indicators would need to ask the school or district directly, as the published record here is thin.
No graduation rate applies to Eddington School, since it does not serve high school grades. Civil-rights data, course access details, staffing figures, attendance data, discipline records, and program offerings were not available in the provided materials. Title I status was also not reported. These gaps mean the academic and school-environment picture rests heavily on the older assessment snapshot and the basic enrollment and demographic profile.
The housing market in Eddington is more affordable than the state and national benchmarks. The typical home value sits well below Maine's statewide figure, and the broader Penobscot County market shows a median listing price below the state benchmark as well. County-level data points to rising inventory, with active listings up year over year and homes spending longer on the market than they did a year prior. Listing prices have softened slightly. Mortgage rates remain elevated nationally, which shapes what a family moving into the area would face in monthly costs. Rental data was not available for this zip code.
Eddington School fits families looking for a small, early-grade setting in a quiet rural community near Bangor. The town offers space and relative affordability, and the district has shown a willingness to restructure to balance its schools. What is missing from the public record is current, grade-appropriate academic data and details about programs, staffing, and student support services. A parent weighing this school would do well to visit, talk with district staff about the current grade configuration, and ask directly about classroom experience, support services, and how the reconfiguration has settled in practice.
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