Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks in the top 10% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Horace Mitchell Primary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mitchell Primary School is 0.39, which is more 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
#42 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
77%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Horace Mitchell Primary School's ranking?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is ranked #42 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Horace Mitchell Primary School often compared to?
Horace Mitchell Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred L Day School, Sacopee Valley Elementary School, Kennebunkport Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School?
293 students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Horace Mitchell Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mitchell Primary School?
Horace Mitchell Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mitchell Primary School offer ?
Horace Mitchell Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Horace Mitchell Primary School part of?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is part of Kittery Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/28/2020
I grew up on this school. It was great and fun. And Adam maybe they tell the children about trans people so the kids don't become transphobia and they accept trans people exist.
2 5/2/2015
This school disregards parental rights and laughs when you disagree with what they are teaching your children. Transgenderism is not a subject to be taught in school!
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