Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Sweden Consolidated 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Sweden Public Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
How many students attend New Sweden Consolidated School?
57 students attend New Sweden Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Sweden Consolidated School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Sweden Consolidated School?
New Sweden Consolidated School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Sweden Consolidated School offer ?
New Sweden Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Sweden Consolidated School part of?
New Sweden Consolidated School is part of New Sweden Public Schools School District.
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