Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South School serves the northeast area of Rockland, ME, covering approximately 16.1 square miles, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 5.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
South School's student population of 311 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South School's ranking?
South School is ranked #288 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend South School?
311 students attend South School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South School?
South School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does South School offer ?
South School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South School part of?
South School is part of RSU 13 School District.
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