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Shapleigh Memorial School

467 Shapleigh Corner Road
Shapleigh, ME 04076

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Top 20%

Tel: (207) 636-1751

shapleigh.rsu57.org

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Shapleigh Memorial School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Shapleigh Memorial School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Shapleigh Memorial School's student population of 119 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

119 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Shapleigh Memorial School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Shapleigh Memorial School by grade.

School Rankings

Shapleigh Memorial School is ranked within the top 20% of all 524 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Shapleigh Memorial School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (ME)

Overall Testing Rank

#69 out of 524 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Shapleigh Memorial School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

80-84%

81%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

85-89%

85%

This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

92%

88%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Shapleigh Memorial School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.23

This chart display the diversity score of Shapleigh Memorial School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Administrative District 57 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shapleigh Memorial School's ranking?

Shapleigh Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Shapleigh Memorial School often compared to?

Shapleigh Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).

How many students attend Shapleigh Memorial School?

119 students attend Shapleigh Memorial School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Shapleigh Memorial School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shapleigh Memorial School?

Shapleigh Memorial School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Administrative District 57 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education