Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocean Avenue 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean Avenue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ocean Avenue's student population of 330 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean Avenue 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 Ocean Avenue is 0.57, 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
#402 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
24%
4%
White
61%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ocean Avenue's ranking?
Ocean Avenue is ranked #402 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ocean Avenue often compared to?
Ocean Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like East End Community School, Longfellow School-portland, Presumpscot School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Ocean Avenue?
330 students attend Ocean Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ocean Avenue students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Avenue?
Ocean Avenue has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Avenue offer ?
Ocean Avenue offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Avenue part of?
Ocean Avenue is part of Portland Public Schools School District.
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