Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Otisfield Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Community Size
School Overview
Otisfield Community School's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otisfield Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otisfield Community School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#250 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #250 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Otisfield Community School?
112 students attend Otisfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Otisfield Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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
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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