Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H B Emery Jr Memorial School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
H B Emery Jr Memorial School's student population of 208 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Rankings
H B Emery Jr Memorial School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H B Emery Jr Memorial School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H B Emery Jr Memorial School's ranking?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School is ranked #172 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend H B Emery Jr Memorial School?
208 students attend H B Emery Jr Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of H B Emery Jr Memorial School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H B Emery Jr Memorial School?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does H B Emery Jr Memorial School offer ?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H B Emery Jr Memorial School part of?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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