Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, East Grand School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: East Grand School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Danforth, ME, encompassing approximately 101 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Grand School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
East Grand School's student population of 146 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
146 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
East Grand School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Grand School is 0.15, 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
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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 ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Grand School's ranking?
East Grand School is ranked #190 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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).
What is the graduation rate of East Grand School?
The graduation rate of East Grand School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend East Grand School?
146 students attend East Grand School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Grand School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Grand School?
East Grand School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Grand School offer ?
East Grand School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Grand School part of?
East Grand School is part of RSU 84/MSAD 14 School District.
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