Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Berwick Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Berwick Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
North Berwick Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Berwick Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#102 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Berwick Elementary School's ranking?
North Berwick Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend North Berwick Elementary School?
258 students attend North Berwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Berwick Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Berwick Elementary School?
North Berwick Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Berwick Elementary School offer ?
North Berwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Berwick Elementary School part of?
North Berwick Elementary School is part of RSU 60/MSAD 60 School District.
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