Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sedgwick Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sedgwick Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sedgwick, ME, covering approximately 31.1 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sedgwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sedgwick Elementary School's student population of 67 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sedgwick Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sedgwick Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedgwick Elementary School's ranking?
Sedgwick Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sedgwick Elementary School?
67 students attend Sedgwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sedgwick Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sedgwick Elementary School?
Sedgwick Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sedgwick Elementary School offer ?
Sedgwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedgwick Elementary School part of?
Sedgwick Elementary School is part of Sedgwick School District.
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