Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodside Elementary 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than 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 8% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodside Elementary School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodside Elementary 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 Woodside Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
92%
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
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodside Elementary School's ranking?
Woodside Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Woodside Elementary School?
320 students attend Woodside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Woodside Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodside Elementary School?
Woodside Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodside Elementary School offer ?
Woodside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woodside Elementary School part of?
Woodside Elementary School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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