Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard C Reiche Community 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 50-54% (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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard C Reiche Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Howard C Reiche Community School's student population of 411 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard C Reiche Community 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 Howard C Reiche Community School is 0.69, 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
#488 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
3%
Black
38%
4%
White
36%
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
60%
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 Howard C Reiche Community School's ranking?
Howard C Reiche Community School is ranked #488 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Howard C Reiche Community School often compared to?
Howard C Reiche Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presumpscot School, Gerald E Talbot Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Howard C Reiche Community School?
411 students attend Howard C Reiche Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Howard C Reiche Community School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard C Reiche Community School?
Howard C Reiche Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard C Reiche Community School offer ?
Howard C Reiche Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Howard C Reiche Community School part of?
Howard C Reiche Community School is part of Portland Public Schools School District.
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