Gorham School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Gorham School District, serving 2,724 students. Gorham School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Maine.
Public schools in Gorham School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
The top ranked public schools in Gorham School District are Narragansett Elementary School, Village Elementary School-gorham and Great Falls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Gorham School District |
| School District Website | http://www.gorhamschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (207) 222-1012 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,724 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 196 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Gorham School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 195 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #60 out of 230 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 52 Students | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 57 Students | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 39 Students | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 2,508 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 61 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 211 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 222 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 206 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 198 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 197 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 188 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 217 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 210 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 246 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 225 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 204 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 198 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 202 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,748 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,842. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,754 is less than the state median of $14,515. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $40 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $38 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,748 | $14,842 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,754 | $14,515 |
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Gorham School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Narragansett Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20%284 Main Street10
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
Grades: K-5 | 259 students
- Village Elementary School-gorham Math: 56% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20%12 Robie Street10
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1300
Grades: K-5 | 435 students
- Great Falls Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%73 Justice Way10
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1050
Grades: K-5 | 528 students
- Gorham High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20%41 Morrill Avenue10
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 829 students
- Gorham Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30%106 Weeks Road10
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1220
Grades: 6-8 | 673 students
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