Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Mitchell Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Kittery Point, ME, encompassing approximately 75.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.1 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Mitchell Primary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Horace Mitchell Primary School
School Rankings
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mitchell Primary School is 0.38, which is more 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
#61 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Horace Mitchell Primary School's ranking?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is ranked #61 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Horace Mitchell Primary School often compared to?
Horace Mitchell Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacopee Valley Elementary School, Kennebunkport Consolidated School, Mildred L Day School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School?
315 students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Horace Mitchell Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mitchell Primary School?
Horace Mitchell Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mitchell Primary School part of?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is part of Kittery School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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!
5 10/10/2025
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.
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