Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belgrade Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 13:1 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 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belgrade Central School serves the northwest part of Belgrade, ME, covering an attendance area of approximately 88.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belgrade Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Belgrade Central School's student population of 236 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every School, Every Day
School Rankings
Belgrade Central School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belgrade Central School is 0.13, which is less 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
#35 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
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)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)20.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Belgrade Central School's ranking?
Belgrade Central School is ranked #35 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Belgrade Central School often compared to?
Belgrade Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like China Primary School, Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 Belgrade Central School?
236 students attend Belgrade Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Belgrade 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 Belgrade Central School?
Belgrade Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belgrade Central School offer ?
Belgrade Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belgrade Central School part of?
Belgrade Central School is part of RSU 18 School District.
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