Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rose M Gaffney School ranks in the bottom 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rose M Gaffney School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rose M Gaffney 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 Rose M Gaffney School is 0.10, 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
#296 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Rose M Gaffney School's ranking?
Rose M Gaffney School is ranked #296 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Rose M Gaffney School often compared to?
Rose M Gaffney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Rose M Gaffney School?
336 students attend Rose M Gaffney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rose M Gaffney School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose M Gaffney School?
Rose M Gaffney School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rose M Gaffney School offer ?
Rose M Gaffney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rose M Gaffney School part of?
Rose M Gaffney School is part of Machias Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 6/7/2022
The 2 wonderful teachers Mrs bunker and Mrs RT did a great job on my son''s learning
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