Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madawaska Elementary 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madawaska Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 56.2 square miles in Madawaska, ME, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes and an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 12.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madawaska Elementary School's student population of 162 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Madawaska Elementary 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 Madawaska Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-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 is Madawaska Elementary School's ranking?
Madawaska Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Madawaska Elementary School?
162 students attend Madawaska Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Madawaska Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madawaska Elementary School?
Madawaska Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madawaska Elementary School offer ?
Madawaska Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madawaska Elementary School part of?
Madawaska Elementary School is part of Madawaska School District.
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