Somerville Elementary School
Somerville Elementary School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. 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
8:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
2%

Black
6%
4%

White
81%
89%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
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