Serving 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beals Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beals Elementary School's student population of 36 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beals Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beals Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
5%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beals Elementary School's ranking?
Beals Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Beals Elementary School?
36 students attend Beals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Beals Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beals Elementary School?
Beals Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beals Elementary School offer ?
Beals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Beals Elementary School part of?
Beals Elementary School is part of Beals Public Schools School District.
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