Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Asa C Adams 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Asa C Adams School's attendance zone covers the entire Orono, ME school district, encompassing approximately 19.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asa C Adams School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Asa C Adams School's student population of 336 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Asa C Adams School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asa C Adams School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asa C Adams School's ranking?
Asa C Adams School is ranked #25 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Asa C Adams School often compared to?
Asa C Adams Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Town Elementary School, Central Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Asa C Adams School?
336 students attend Asa C Adams School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Asa C Adams School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asa C Adams School?
Asa C Adams School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Asa C Adams School offer ?
Asa C Adams School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asa C Adams School part of?
Asa C Adams School is part of RSU 26 School District.
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