Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central School ranks in the top 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Central School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #200 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Central School?
370 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Central School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of RSU 35/MSAD 35 School District.
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