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Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 11 students in Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District.
Public Schools in Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District have a diversity score of 0.43, which is more than the Maine public school average of 0.26.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
11 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
1:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has increased from 21-39% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
68%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
3%
% Black
18%
5%
% White
73%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District manages 1 public schools serving 11 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District?
73% of Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District has a student/teacher ratio of 1:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
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