Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bay Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay Ridge Elementary School's student population of 53 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay Ridge Elementary 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 Bay Ridge Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#250 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Bay Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Bay Ridge Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bay Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Bay Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Street School-east Machias, Lubec Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Bay Ridge Elementary School?
53 students attend Bay Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bay Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay Ridge Elementary School?
Bay Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bay Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Bay Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bay Ridge Elementary School part of?
Bay Ridge Elementary School is part of Cutler Public Schools School District.
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