Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocean Avenue 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 55-59% (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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean Avenue serves the southern part of Portland, ME, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school within this zone is about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Avenue's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ocean Avenue 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 Ocean Avenue is 0.59, which is more 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
#123 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Ocean Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean Avenue's ranking?
Ocean Avenue is ranked #123 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ocean Avenue often compared to?
Ocean Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow School-portland, East End Community School, Presumpscot School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Ocean Avenue?
337 students attend Ocean Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ocean Avenue students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Avenue?
Ocean Avenue has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Avenue offer ?
Ocean Avenue offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Avenue part of?
Ocean Avenue is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocean Avenue located?
Ocean Avenue is located in the Back Cove neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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