Serving 144 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shapleigh Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shapleigh Memorial School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Shapleigh Memorial School ranks within the top 5% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shapleigh Memorial School is 0.08, which is less 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
#16 out of 512 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shapleigh Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shapleigh Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/36000/35636/shapleigh-memorial-school-chart-paq6eP.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shapleigh Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shapleigh Memorial School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/36000/35636/shapleigh-memorial-school-chart-b0jAAhI.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
96%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/36000/35636/shapleigh-memorial-school-chart-KoSNyI.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Shapleigh Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Shapleigh Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/36000/35636/shapleigh-memorial-school-chart-3ANWSF.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shapleigh Memorial School's ranking?
Shapleigh Memorial School is ranked #16 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Shapleigh Memorial School often compared to?
Shapleigh Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterboro Elementary School, Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Shapleigh Memorial School?
144 students attend Shapleigh Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shapleigh Memorial School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shapleigh Memorial School?
Shapleigh Memorial School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shapleigh Memorial School offer ?
Shapleigh Memorial School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shapleigh Memorial School part of?
Shapleigh Memorial School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.
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