Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowdoin Central School ranks in the top 20% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowdoin Central School serves the northern part of Bowdoin, ME, covering an attendance zone of approximately 43.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdoin Central School's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdoin Central School is 0.12, 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
#83 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Humpback Whale
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoin Central School's ranking?
Bowdoin Central School is ranked #83 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bowdoin Central School?
194 students attend Bowdoin Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bowdoin Central School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdoin Central School?
Bowdoin Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowdoin Central School offer ?
Bowdoin Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdoin Central School part of?
Bowdoin Central School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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