Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amanda C Rowe 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Fred P Hall School serves the southwest part of Portland, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amanda C Rowe School's student population of 470 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Amanda C Rowe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amanda C Rowe School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amanda C Rowe School's ranking?
Amanda C Rowe School is ranked #288 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Amanda C Rowe School often compared to?
Amanda C Rowe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Songo Locks School, Longfellow School-portland by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Amanda C Rowe School?
470 students attend Amanda C Rowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Amanda C Rowe School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amanda C Rowe School?
Amanda C Rowe School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amanda C Rowe School offer ?
Amanda C Rowe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amanda C Rowe School part of?
Amanda C Rowe School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Amanda C Rowe School located?
Amanda C Rowe School is located in the Nasons Corner neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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