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Helen S Dunn Elementary School

129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418

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Helen S Dunn Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Helen S Dunn Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Helen S Dunn Elementary School's student population of 147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

147 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Helen S Dunn Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Helen S Dunn Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ME)

Overall Testing Rank

#456 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Helen S Dunn Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

81%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

85%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

White

93%

88%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.23

This chart display the diversity score of Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Helen S Dunn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Greenbush Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Helen S Dunn Elementary School's ranking?

Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).

How many students attend Helen S Dunn Elementary School?

147 students attend Helen S Dunn Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Helen S Dunn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen S Dunn Elementary School?

Helen S Dunn Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.

What grades does Helen S Dunn Elementary School offer ?

Helen S Dunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Helen S Dunn Elementary School part of?

Helen S Dunn Elementary School is part of Greenbush Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education