Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Saccarappa 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saccarappa School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Saccarappa School's student population of 433 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Saccarappa School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saccarappa School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
24%
4%
White
62%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saccarappa School's ranking?
Saccarappa School is ranked #495 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Saccarappa School often compared to?
Saccarappa Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Congin School, Oxford-cumberland Canal School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Saccarappa School?
433 students attend Saccarappa School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Saccarappa School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saccarappa School?
Saccarappa School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saccarappa School offer ?
Saccarappa School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Saccarappa School part of?
Saccarappa School is part of Westbrook Public Schools School District.
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