Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mildred L Day School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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 215 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Mildred L Day School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mildred L Day School is 0.21, which is less 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
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mildred L Day School's ranking?
Mildred L Day School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% 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?
215 students attend Mildred L Day School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mildred L Day School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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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