Owls Head Central School
Owls Head Central School serves 84 students in grades 3-5.
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 Rankings
Owls Head Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Owls Head Central School's student population of 84 students has declined by 7% 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 6/8/2010
This school is top notch! Excellent academics, wonderful extracurricular activities wonderful parent involvment! Incredible teachers and staff.
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