Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cave Hill 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher 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 American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cave Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cave Hill School's student population of 74 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cave Hill School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cave Hill 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
#112 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Cave Hill School's ranking?
Cave Hill School is ranked #112 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Cave Hill School?
74 students attend Cave Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cave Hill School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cave Hill School?
Cave Hill School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cave Hill School offer ?
Cave Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cave Hill School part of?
Cave Hill School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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