Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Milbridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- 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
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Milbridge Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat 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
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Milbridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milbridge Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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 #378 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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?
123 students attend Milbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Milbridge Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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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