Owls Head Central School
Owls Head Central School serves 84 students in grades 3-5.
Owls Head Central School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Owls Head Central School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Owls Head Central School's student population of 84 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 84 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Owls Head Central School is ranked within the top 30% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Owls Head Central School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #110 out of 523 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 97% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 13 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Owls Head Central School is Oceanside High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oceanside Middle School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South School (1.8 miles away)
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School Reviews
| 5 This school is top notch! Excellent academics, wonderful extracurricular activities wonderful parent involvment! Incredible teachers and staff. - Posted by Parent - richa |
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