Lura Libby School (Closed 2018)
Lura Libby School served 167 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 51%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
2%
Black
(15-16)4%
3%
White
(15-16)95%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
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