Messalonskee Middle School vs. Chelsea Elementary School
Should I attend Messalonskee Middle School or Chelsea Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Chelsea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades 6-8, Messalonskee Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chelsea Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
478 students
279 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 508 schools in ME
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#296 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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20
Kindergarten Students
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37
Grade 1 Students
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29
Grade 2 Students
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28
Grade 3 Students
-
26
Grade 4 Students
-
20
Grade 5 Students
-
31
Grade 6 Students
138
23
Grade 7 Students
160
29
Grade 8 Students
180
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
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1%
% White
94%
97%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
3%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
