Carl J Lamb School
Tel:
(207) 324-8481
- Carl J Lamb School serves 526 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Carl J Lamb School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
- Carl J Lamb School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 526 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Carl J Lamb School is ranked within the top 50% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Carl J Lamb School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #244 out of 523 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 1% |
Hispanic | 4% | 2% |
Black | n/a | 4% |
White | 90% | 89% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.21 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Sanford School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carl J Lamb School is Sanford High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sanford Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Willard School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sanford Sanford High School Grades: 9-12 | 996 students
0.6 miles
52 Sanford High School Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050 0.6 9-12 996 - Sanford Sanford Regional Technical Center Vocational School
0.6 miles
52 Sanford High School Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942 0.6 n/a n/a - Sanford Willard School Grades: 1-5 | 432 students
0.7 miles
668 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454 0.7 1-5 432 - Sanford Sanford Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 668 students
0.8 miles
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114 0.8 6-8 668 - Sanford Lafayette School Grades: PK-3 | 184 students
1.2 miles
69 Brook Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4160 1.2 PK-3 184
School Reviews
1 i attended this school all throughout my elementry school days and let me tell you, do not trust this school 's special education teachers. they have zero respect for childrens personal space and their idea of disipline was putting me and other kids into closets and locking the door. taking away my lunch because i " had an attitude" and pulling me out of class ( even though i was not engaging violently ) and restraining in a way any parent with a non autistic kid would go ballistic over . this school is shady and has no respect for autistic people and autistic children. be vary wary if this is your only option. teachers and adults in general love to try and silence autistic people because they " know best" and try to have you ignore their abuse. - Posted by Student/Alumni - blue |
5 The teachers at the school are very dedicated to their jobs.The school has an excellent special needs program,too.
Overall,this is a great school - Posted by Student/Alumni - midni |
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