Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sylvio J Gilbert 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sylvio J Gilbert School's student population of 328 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvio J Gilbert 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 Sylvio J Gilbert School is 0.29, which is more 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
#484 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 Sylvio J Gilbert School's ranking?
Sylvio J Gilbert School is ranked #484 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sylvio J Gilbert School often compared to?
Sylvio J Gilbert Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maranacook Community Middle School, Readfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School?
328 students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sylvio J Gilbert School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sylvio J Gilbert School offer ?
Sylvio J Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sylvio J Gilbert School part of?
Sylvio J Gilbert School is part of Augusta Public Schools School District.
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