Perry Elementary School

1587 U S Route 1
Perry, ME 04667
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perry Elementary 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 8:1 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 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Perry Elementary School's student population of 67 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry Elementary 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 Perry Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ME)
#250 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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80-89%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
3%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
88%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Perry Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perry Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #250 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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, Charlotte 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 Perry Elementary School?
67 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of Perry Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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