Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School vs. Montello School
Should I attend Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School or Montello 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
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Montello School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary 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 43% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montello 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 34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
528 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#505 out of 508 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
56
Kindergarten Students
59
88
Grade 1 Students
75
85
Grade 2 Students
67
73
Grade 3 Students
61
81
Grade 4 Students
77
65
Grade 5 Students
68
79
Grade 6 Students
76
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
37%
54%
% White
59%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%