Serving 125 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harpswell Community School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harpswell Community School's student population of 125 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harpswell Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harpswell Community School is 0.13, 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
#279 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
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 Harpswell Community School's ranking?
Harpswell Community School is ranked #279 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% 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 Harpswell Community School?
125 students attend Harpswell Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Harpswell Community School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harpswell Community School offer ?
Harpswell Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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