Denmark Elementary School
Tel:
(207) 452-2360
Denmark Elementary School serves 81 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Denmark Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, 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 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Denmark Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Denmark Elementary School's student population of 81 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 81 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Denmark Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Denmark Elementary School is 0.02, 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 | #501 out of 523 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 99% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Denmark Elementary School is Lake Region High School (5.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lake Region Middle School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stevens Brook School (5.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgton Stevens Brook School Grades: K-5 | 320 students
5.6 miles
14 Frances Bell Lane
Bridgton, ME 04009
(207) 647-5675 5.6 K-5 320 - Naples Lake Region High School Grades: 9-12 | 546 students
5.9 miles
1877 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-6221 5.9 9-12 546 - Naples Lake Region Vocational Center Vocational School
5.9 miles
1879 Roosevelt Trail
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 693-3864 5.9 n/a n/a - Naples Lake Region Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 446 students
6.1 miles
204 Kansas Road
Naples, ME 04055
(207) 647-8403 6.1 6-8 446 - Harrison Harrison Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 111 students
8.3 miles
309 Naples Road
Harrison, ME 04040
(207) 583-2357 8.3 3-6 111
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