Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Friendship Village School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Friendship Village School serves the southern part of its district in Friendship, ME, covering an area of approximately 31.6 square miles. Families typically drive around 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Village School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friendship Village School's student population of 62 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Friendship Village School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Village School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Village School's ranking?
Friendship Village School is ranked #71 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Friendship Village School?
62 students attend Friendship Village School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friendship Village School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Village School?
Friendship Village School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Village School offer ?
Friendship Village School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Village School part of?
Friendship Village School is part of RSU 40/MSAD 40 School District.
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