Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Palermo Consolidated 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palermo Consolidated School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 205 square miles in Palermo, ME, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge being nearly 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palermo Consolidated School's student population of 111 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Palermo Consolidated 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 Palermo Consolidated School is 0.04, 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
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 Palermo Consolidated School's ranking?
Palermo Consolidated School is ranked #288 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Palermo Consolidated School?
111 students attend Palermo Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Palermo Consolidated School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palermo Consolidated School?
Palermo Consolidated School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Palermo Consolidated School offer ?
Palermo Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palermo Consolidated School part of?
Palermo Consolidated School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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