Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort O'brien 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 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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-8
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort O'brien School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort O'brien School's student population of 47 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort O'brien 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 Fort O'brien 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
#506 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort O'brien School's ranking?
Fort O'brien School is ranked #506 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Fort O'brien School?
47 students attend Fort O'brien School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fort O'brien School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort O'brien School?
Fort O'brien School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort O'brien School offer ?
Fort O'brien School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fort O'brien School part of?
Fort O'brien School is part of Machiasport Public Schools School District.
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