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China Primary School vs. Belgrade Central School

Should you attend China Primary School or Belgrade Central School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
China Primary School
763 Lakeview Drive
China Village, ME 04926
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Belgrade Central School
158 Depot Road
Belgrade, ME 04917
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

China Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Belgrade Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, China Primary 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belgrade Central School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
256 students
238 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at China Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belgrade Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at China Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belgrade Central School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at China Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belgrade Central School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at China Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 18 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 18 School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#114 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
#32 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of China Primary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belgrade Central School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 20% in ME)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belgrade Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belgrade Central School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 18 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of China Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belgrade Central School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
26
Kindergarten Students
45
37
Grade 1 Students
46
27
Grade 2 Students
54
30
Grade 3 Students
50
38
Grade 4 Students
40
41
Grade 5 Students
-
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at China Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belgrade Central School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 18 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of China Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belgrade Central School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at China Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belgrade Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at China Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belgrade Central School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 18 School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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