Eric L Knowlton School (Closed 2013)
Eric L Knowlton School served 342 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 61%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
342 students

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
61%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
69%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
1%
2%

Black
1%
4%

White
97%
89%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
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