Athens Community School

8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Athens Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 5% in ME
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Athens Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Athens Community School's student population of 114 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
114 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Athens Community School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens Community School is 0.02, 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
This School
State Level (ME)
#20 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Athens Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Athens Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in ME.
0.02
This chart display the diversity score of Athens Community School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Athens Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athens Community School's ranking?
Athens Community School is ranked #20 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Athens Community School?
114 students attend Athens Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Athens Community School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Community School?
Athens Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Athens Community School offer ?
Athens Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Athens Community School part of?
Athens Community School is part of Athens Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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