The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (09-10)
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
1%
Black
(09-10)n/a
3%
White
(09-10)100%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
50%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 60% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Starks Elementary School?
24 students attend Starks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Starks Elementary School students are White.
What grades does Starks Elementary School offer ?
Starks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Starks Elementary School part of?
Starks Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Administrative District 59 School District.
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