Serving 378 students in grades 4-8, Shapleigh School ranks in the top 50% 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 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shapleigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Shapleigh School's student population of 378 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Shapleigh School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shapleigh School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
9%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
80%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shapleigh School's ranking?
Shapleigh School is ranked #165 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Shapleigh School?
378 students attend Shapleigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Shapleigh School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shapleigh School?
Shapleigh School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shapleigh School offer ?
Shapleigh School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shapleigh School part of?
Shapleigh School is part of Kittery School District.
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