Ella Lewis School
Tel:
(207) 546-2430
Ella Lewis School serves 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ella Lewis School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ella Lewis School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ella Lewis School's student population of 113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 113 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ella Lewis School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Ella Lewis School is 0.08, which is less than 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 | #416 out of 523 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 96% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 24 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ella Lewis School is Narraguagus High School (9.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cherryfield Elementary School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Milbridge Elementary School (4.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milbridge Milbridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 128 students
4.0 miles
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
(207) 546-2210 4.0 PK-6 128 - Cherryfield Cherryfield Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 124 students
6.4 miles
85 School Street
Cherryfield, ME 04622
(207) 546-7949 6.4 PK-8 124 - Prospect Harbor Peninsula School Grades: PK-8 | 172 students
8.0 miles
71 Main Street
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
(207) 963-2003 8.0 PK-8 172 - Harrington Narraguagus High School Grades: 7-12 | 277 students
9.5 miles
1611 Main Street
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-2746 9.5 7-12 277 - Harrington Harrington Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 149 students
9.9 miles
1227 Us Highway 1a
Harrington, ME 04643
(207) 483-6681 9.9 PK-6 149
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