Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-3
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Central School serves the northern part of South Berwick, ME, covering an attendance zone of approximately 32.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central School's student population of 402 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.17, 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
#102 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
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 ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #102 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Central School?
402 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Central School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of RSU 35/MSAD 35 School District.
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