Dora L Small Elementary School
Dora L Small Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Dora L Small Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dora L Small Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dora L Small Elementary School's student population of 303 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 303 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dora L Small Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Dora L Small Elementary School is 0.21, which is equal to 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 | #79 out of 523 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 89% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Portland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- South Portland Frank I Brown Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 262 students10
0.8 miles
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196 0.8 K-5 262 - South Portland Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School Math: 37% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 296 students10
1.0 miles
240 Ocean St.
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-7386 1 6-8 296 - Portland Baxter Academy For Technical & Sciences Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 400 students10
1.5 miles
54 York Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500 1.5 9-12 400 - Portland Howard C Reiche Community School Math: 31% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 438 students10
1.8 miles
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8175 1.8 PK-5 438 - Portland Portland High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 756 students10
1.8 miles
284 Cumberland Av
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-8250 1.8 9-12 756
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