Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred L Day School ranks in the top 5% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mildred L Day School serves the northern part of Kennebunkport, ME, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 23.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.5 miles from the school.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mildred L Day School's student population of 224 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Mildred L. Day is a welcoming learning community built upon respect, responsibility and perseverance.
School Rankings
Mildred L Day School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred L Day School is 0.22, 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
#11 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-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 Mildred L Day School's ranking?
Mildred L Day School is ranked #11 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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, Horace Mitchell Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mildred L Day School?
224 students attend Mildred L Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mildred L Day School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mildred L Day School?
Mildred L Day School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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