Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Otisfield Community 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 is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Otisfield Community School serves the southern part of the Oxford, ME school district, encompassing an area of approximately 44.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otisfield Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Otisfield Community School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Dare to Accept the Challenge
School Rankings
Otisfield Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otisfield Community School is 0.17, 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
#284 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Otisfield Community School's ranking?
Otisfield Community School is ranked #284 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Otisfield Community School often compared to?
Otisfield Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Otisfield Community School?
115 students attend Otisfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Otisfield Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otisfield Community School?
Otisfield Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otisfield Community School offer ?
Otisfield Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otisfield Community School part of?
Otisfield Community School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
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