Lafayette School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (19-20)
208 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
56%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Showing 2001–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
3%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)88%
88%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
66%
35%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Lafayette School?
208 students attend Lafayette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lafayette School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lafayette School offer ?
Lafayette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lafayette School part of?
Lafayette School is part of Sanford Public Schools.
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