Longfellow School-portland
Tel:
(207)874-8195
- Longfellow School-portland serves 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Longfellow School-portland placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Longfellow School-portland places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Longfellow School-portland's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Longfellow School-portland is ranked within the top 10% of all 526 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Longfellow School-portland is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #28 out of 526 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 85% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Longfellow School-portland is Deering High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lincoln Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland Deering High School Grades: 9-12 | 924 students
0.2 miles
370 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8260 0.2 9-12 924 - Portland Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 522 students
0.2 miles
522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8145 0.2 6-8 522 - Portland Ocean Avenue Grades: K-5 | 381 students
0.7 miles
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8180 0.7 K-5 381 - Portland Fred P Hall School Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
1.1 miles
23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 04102
(207)874-8205 1.1 PK-5 403 - Portland Casco Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
1.5 miles
196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
(207)874-8160 1.5 9-12 386
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