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Howard C Reiche Community School vs. East End Community School

Should you attend Howard C Reiche Community School or East End Community 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
Howard C Reiche Community School
166 Brackett St
Portland, ME 04102
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
East End Community School
195 North St
Portland, ME 04101
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Howard C Reiche Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

East End Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard C Reiche 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East End 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
463 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Howard C Reiche Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East End Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Howard C Reiche Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East End Community School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Howard C Reiche Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East End Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Howard C Reiche Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland 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 East End Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#431 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#459 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Howard C Reiche Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East End Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard C Reiche Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East End Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howard C Reiche Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland 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 East End Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools 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)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Howard C Reiche Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of East End Community School by grade.
Pre-K Students
61
31
Kindergarten Students
69
67
Grade 1 Students
85
54
Grade 2 Students
71
62
Grade 3 Students
64
63
Grade 4 Students
62
68
Grade 5 Students
51
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland 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 Asian at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland 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 Hispanic at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
42%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland 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 Black at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland 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 White at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools 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
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Howard C Reiche Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland 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 two or more races at East End Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Howard C Reiche Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland 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 diversity score of East End Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools 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
48%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Howard C Reiche Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland 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 East End Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Howard C Reiche Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland 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 reduced-price lunch at East End Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland 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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