Center Drive School

19 School Street
Orrington, ME 04474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center Drive School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Center Drive School's student population of 345 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
345 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Center Drive School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Drive School is 0.12, 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)
#185 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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86%
81%
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88%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
94%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center Drive School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center Drive School's ranking?
Center Drive School is ranked #185 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Center Drive School?
345 students attend Center Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Center Drive School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center Drive School?
Center Drive School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Drive School offer ?
Center Drive School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center Drive School part of?
Center Drive School is part of Orrington Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 86% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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