Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than 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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Perry Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Perry, ME, encompassing approximately 42.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary reaching up to 7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Perry Elementary School's student population of 73 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much
School Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#138 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
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
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)9.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% 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 Perry Elementary School?
73 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of Perry School District.
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