Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center Drive School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center Drive School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center Drive School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center Drive School is 0.10, 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
#181 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted16.2%
22%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center Drive School's ranking?
Center Drive School is ranked #181 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Center Drive School?
346 students attend Center Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Center Drive School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center Drive School?
Center Drive School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center Drive School offer ?
Center Drive School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center Drive School part of?
Center Drive School is part of Orrington School District.
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