Phillips Elementary School
- Phillips Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
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Phillips Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Phillips Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 138 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Phillips Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Phillips Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #298 out of 525 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 94% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rsu 58/msad 58 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Phillips Elementary School is Mt Abram Regional High School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Strong Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Strong Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Strong Mt Abram Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 235 students
6.8 miles
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207)776-2528 6.8 9-12 235 - Strong Strong Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 185 students
6.9 miles
110 N Main Street
Strong, ME 04983
(207)874-8195 6.9 PK-8 185 - Kingfield Kingfield Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 142 students
12.9 miles
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207)265-4132 12.9 PK-8 142 - Farmington Mt Blue Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 507 students
15.1 miles
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207)778-3511 15.1 6-8 507 - Farmington W G Mallett School Grades: PK-2 | 349 students
15.1 miles
113 Quebec St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207)338-3510 15.1 PK-2 349
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