Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Milbridge Elementary School 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Milbridge Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 285 square miles around Milbridge, ME. Typically, families can expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milbridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Milbridge Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Milbridge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milbridge Elementary School is 0.42, which is more 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
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
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)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Milbridge Elementary School's ranking?
Milbridge Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Milbridge Elementary School often compared to?
Milbridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington Elementary School, Cherryfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Milbridge Elementary School?
114 students attend Milbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Milbridge Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milbridge Elementary School?
Milbridge Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milbridge Elementary School offer ?
Milbridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milbridge Elementary School part of?
Milbridge Elementary School is part of RSU 37/MSAD 37 School District.
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