Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred L Day School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mildred L Day School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mildred L Day School's student population of 196 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mildred L Day School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred L Day School is 0.13, which is less 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
#28 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred L Day School's ranking?
Mildred L Day School is ranked #28 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mildred L Day School often compared to?
Mildred L Day Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunkport Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Mildred L Day School?
196 students attend Mildred L Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mildred L Day School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mildred L Day School?
Mildred L Day School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mildred L Day School offer ?
Mildred L Day School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mildred L Day School part of?
Mildred L Day School is part of RSU 21 School District.
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