Guy E Rowe School

219 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guy E 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 61% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Guy E Rowe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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School Overview

Guy E Rowe School's student population of 415 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Guy E Rowe 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 Guy E Rowe School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ME)
#483 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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61%
81%
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69%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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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 Guy E Rowe School's ranking?
Guy E Rowe School is ranked #483 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Guy E Rowe School often compared to?
Guy E Rowe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Guy E Rowe School?
415 students attend Guy E Rowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Guy E Rowe School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guy E Rowe School?
Guy E Rowe School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guy E Rowe School offer ?
Guy E Rowe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Guy E Rowe School part of?
Guy E Rowe School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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