Serving 1,045 students in grades 9-12, Edward Little High 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 30% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,045 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edward Little High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Auburn, ME, covering approximately 65.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward Little High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Edward Little High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,045 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1834
School Rankings
Edward Little High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward Little High School is 0.37, which is more 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
#404 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
78%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward Little High School's ranking?
Edward Little High School is ranked #404 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Edward Little High School often compared to?
Edward Little High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston High School, Leavitt Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edward Little High School?
The graduation rate of Edward Little High School is 92%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Edward Little High School?
1,045 students attend Edward Little High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Edward Little High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward Little High School?
Edward Little High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward Little High School offer ?
Edward Little High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward Little High School part of?
Edward Little High School is part of Auburn School District.
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