Edward Little High School
Tel:
(207)333-6652
- Edward Little High School serves 1,034 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Edward Little High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Edward Little High School's student population of 1,034 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,034 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Edward Little High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Edward Little High School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. 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 | #321 out of 525 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 11% | 4% |
| White | 85% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.12 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Auburn Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edward Little High School is Lewiston High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Auburn Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Avenue Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Park Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 384 students
0.5 miles
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)333-6657 0.5 PK-6 384 - Auburn Auburn Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 536 students
0.7 miles
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)333-6655 0.7 7-8 536 - Auburn Fairview School Grades: PK-6 | 587 students
0.9 miles
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)784-3559 0.9 PK-6 587 - Auburn Washburn School Grades: PK-6 | 263 students
0.9 miles
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)784-5467 0.9 PK-6 263 - Auburn Sherwood Heights Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 423 students
1.2 miles
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)783-8526 1.2 PK-6 423
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