Serving 251 students in grades 3-8, Loranger Memorial 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 is 44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Loranger Memorial School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Old Orchard Beach, ME, encompassing approximately 22.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Loranger Memorial School's student population of 251 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Loranger Memorial School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loranger Memorial School is 0.34, 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
#301 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
81%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loranger Memorial School's ranking?
Loranger Memorial School is ranked #301 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Loranger Memorial School often compared to?
Loranger Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Line Elementary School, Biddeford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Loranger Memorial School?
251 students attend Loranger Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Loranger Memorial School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Loranger Memorial School?
Loranger Memorial School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Loranger Memorial School offer ?
Loranger Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Loranger Memorial School part of?
Loranger Memorial School is part of RSU 23 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Well this school has great teachers but the food isn't that good. The school is small so the teachers can get to know u and help you a lot more then a big school. There is not much bullying in the school because the school does there best to prevent in during the Monday morning meeting the school has. It's every Monday and it is a review of the week and up coming events which is kinds boring but important.
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