Serving 14 students in grades Prekindergarten, Somerville Elementary 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 14 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
14 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Somerville Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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