Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdoinham 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 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- 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: Bowdoinham Community School serves the northeast part of Bowdoinham, ME, covering an area of approximately 39.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with distances from the school to the zone's edge averaging about 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdoinham Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdoinham Community School's student population of 192 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowdoinham Community 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 Bowdoinham Community School is 0.19, 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
#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
11:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
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)22.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoinham Community School's ranking?
Bowdoinham Community School is ranked #25 out of 500 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?
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 Bowdoinham Community School?
192 students attend Bowdoinham Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bowdoinham Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdoinham Community School?
Bowdoinham Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowdoinham Community School offer ?
Bowdoinham Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdoinham Community School part of?
Bowdoinham Community School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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