Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Margaret Chase Smith ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Margaret Chase Smith's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Chase Smith is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
86%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Chase Smith's ranking?
Margaret Chase Smith is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith?
395 students attend Margaret Chase Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Margaret Chase Smith students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Chase Smith?
Margaret Chase Smith has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith offer ?
Margaret Chase Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Margaret Chase Smith part of?
Margaret Chase Smith is part of Sanford Public Schools School District.
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