Serving 180 students in grades 4-5, Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan's student population of 180 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan is 0.17, 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
#123 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 School - Skowhegan's ranking?
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan is ranked #123 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan?
180 students attend Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan?
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan offer ?
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan part of?
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan is part of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District.
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