Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Poland Community 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 42% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poland Community School serves the southern part of Poland, ME, covering an area of approximately 47.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poland Community School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poland Community 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 Poland Community School is 0.10, 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
#319 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Poland Community School's ranking?
Poland Community School is ranked #319 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Poland Community School often compared to?
Poland Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elm Street School-mechanic Falls by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Poland Community School?
423 students attend Poland Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Poland Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poland Community School?
Poland Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poland Community School offer ?
Poland Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poland Community School part of?
Poland Community School is part of RSU 16 School District.
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