Serving 193 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (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 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H B Emery Jr Memorial School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H B Emery Jr Memorial School is 0.15, 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
#241 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H B Emery Jr Memorial School's ranking?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School is ranked #241 out of 508 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend H B Emery Jr Memorial School?
193 students attend H B Emery Jr Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of H B Emery Jr Memorial School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H B Emery Jr Memorial School?
H B Emery Jr Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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