Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East End Community School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East End Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
East End Community School's student population of 432 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East End Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East End Community School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
3%
Black
50%
4%
White
28%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East End Community School's ranking?
East End Community School is ranked #482 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are East End Community School often compared to?
East End Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Avenue, Howard C Reiche Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend East End Community School?
432 students attend East End Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of East End Community School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East End Community School?
East End Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does East End Community School offer ?
East End Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East End Community School part of?
East End Community School is part of Portland Public Schools School District.
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