Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elm Street School-east Machias ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
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 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elm Street School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of East Machias, ME, encompassing approximately 40 square miles. Most areas within this zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elm Street School-east Machias's student population of 176 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elm Street School-east Machias is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
85%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
98%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Elm Street School-east Machias often compared to?
Elm Street School-east Machiasis often viewed alongside schools like Lubec Consolidated School, Bay Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Elm Street School-east Machias?
176 students attend Elm Street School-east Machias.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Elm Street School-east Machias students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Street School-east Machias?
Elm Street School-east Machias has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Street School-east Machias offer ?
Elm Street School-east Machias offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elm Street School-east Machias part of?
Elm Street School-east Machias is part of East Machias School District.
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