Dora L Small Elementary School
Tel:
(207)799-7676
- Dora L Small Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Dora L Small Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dora L Small Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dora L Small Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dora L Small Elementary School is 0.21, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #130 out of 525 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 89% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Portland Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dora L Small Elementary School is Baxter Academy For Technical & Sciences (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Frank I Brown Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Portland Frank I Brown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 274 students
0.8 miles
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)799-5196 0.8 K-5 274 - South Portland Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 309 students
1.0 miles
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)799-7386 1.0 6-8 309 - Portland Baxter Academy For Technical & Sciences Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 343 students
1.5 miles
54 York Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207)699-5500 1.5 9-12 343 - Portland Howard C Reiche Community School Grades: PK-5 | 434 students
1.8 miles
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207)874-8175 1.8 PK-5 434 - Portland Portland High School Grades: 9-12 | 740 students
1.8 miles
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207)874-8250 1.8 9-12 740
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