Lura Libby School (Closed 2023)

13 Valley Street
Thomaston, ME 04861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 167 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lura Libby School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(15-16)
40-44%
39%
(15-16)
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
How many students attend Lura Libby School?
167 students attend Lura Libby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lura Libby School students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lura Libby School?
Lura Libby School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lura Libby School offer ?
Lura Libby School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Lura Libby School part of?
Lura Libby School is part of Regional School Unit 13 School District.

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