Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harpswell Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harpswell Community School serves the southern part of its district in Harpswell, ME, covering an area of approximately 38.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge, while the furthest point is about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harpswell Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harpswell Community School's student population of 132 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Students to Successfully Navigate the World
School Rankings
Harpswell Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harpswell Community School is 0.19, 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
#111 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpswell Community School's ranking?
Harpswell Community School is ranked #111 out of 500 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Harpswell Community School?
132 students attend Harpswell Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Harpswell Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harpswell Community School offer ?
Harpswell Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harpswell Community School part of?
Harpswell Community School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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