Buxton Center Elementary School

912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buxton Center 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 74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buxton Center Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Buxton Center 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 Buxton Center 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#420 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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74%
81%
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79%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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 Buxton Center Elementary School's ranking?
Buxton Center Elementary School is ranked #420 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Buxton Center Elementary School?
534 students attend Buxton Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Buxton Center Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buxton Center Elementary School?
Buxton Center Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buxton Center Elementary School offer ?
Buxton Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buxton Center Elementary School part of?
Buxton Center Elementary School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.

School Reviews

5   3/12/2020
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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