Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science's student population of 188 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science's ranking?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is ranked #140 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science?
188 students attend Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science offer ?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science part of?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is part of Fiddlehead School Of Arts And Sciences School District.
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