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Lyman Elementary School vs. Shapleigh Memorial School

Should you attend Lyman Elementary School or Shapleigh Memorial 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
Lyman Elementary School
39 Schoolhouse Road
Alfred, ME 04002
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Shapleigh Memorial School
467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Lyman Elementary 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Shapleigh Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyman Elementary 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shapleigh Memorial School ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
243 students
160 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lyman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shapleigh Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lyman Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shapleigh Memorial School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lyman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shapleigh Memorial School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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

#32 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 10%)
#16 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lyman Elementary 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)
≥95%
(Top 5% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lyman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lyman Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shapleigh Memorial School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
17
Kindergarten Students
38
26
Grade 1 Students
37
24
Grade 2 Students
36
22
Grade 3 Students
39
25
Grade 4 Students
26
21
Grade 5 Students
38
25

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 Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Asian at Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Black at Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% White
91%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lyman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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
23%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lyman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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 Shapleigh Memorial School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the RSU 57/MSAD 57 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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