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Dr Lewis S Libby School vs. Indian Island School

Should you attend Dr Lewis S Libby School or Indian Island 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
Dr Lewis S Libby School
13 School Street
Milford, ME 04461
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8/
10
Top 30%
Indian Island School
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
Top Rankings
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Indian Island School ranks 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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr Lewis S Libby 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 30%).
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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Indian Island School serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
281 students
78 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Lewis S Libby School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Indian Island School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Lewis S Libby School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Indian Island School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Lewis S Libby School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Indian Island School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
4:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr Lewis S Libby School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Milford Public Schools 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 Indian Island School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian Island 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

85-89%
(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Lewis S Libby School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Milford Public Schools 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 Indian Island School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indian Island School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr Lewis S Libby School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Milford Public Schools 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 Indian Island School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indian Island School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr Lewis S Libby School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Indian Island School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
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Kindergarten Students
24
10
Grade 1 Students
34
11
Grade 2 Students
28
9
Grade 3 Students
30
5
Grade 4 Students
32
8
Grade 5 Students
30
11
Grade 6 Students
36
12
Grade 7 Students
22
4
Grade 8 Students
29
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dr Lewis S Libby School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Milford Public Schools 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 American Indian at Indian Island School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Indian Island School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr Lewis S Libby School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Milford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
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% Hispanic
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr Lewis S Libby School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Milford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Black
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr Lewis S Libby School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Milford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
92%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr Lewis S Libby School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Milford Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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0.15
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr Lewis S Libby School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Milford Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr Lewis S Libby School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Milford Public Schools 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 Indian Island School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian Island 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
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr Lewis S Libby School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Milford Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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