Strong Elementary School
Tel:
(207) 684-3521
Strong Elementary School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Strong Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Strong Elementary School's student population of 164 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 164 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Strong Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Strong Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #110 out of 523 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 96% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Strong Elementary School is Mt Abram Regional High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Phillips Elementary School (6.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Strong Mt Abram Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 214 students
6.5 miles
1513 Salem Road
Strong, ME 04983
(207) 678-2701 6.5 9-12 214 - Phillips Phillips Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 135 students
6.9 miles
1401 Rangeley Road
Phillips, ME 04966
(207) 639-2909 6.9 PK-8 135 - Kingfield Kingfield Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 144 students
9.9 miles
102 Salem Road
Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-4132 9.9 PK-8 144 - Farmington Cascade Brook School Grades: 3-5 | 332 students
10.6 miles
162 Learning Ln
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-4821 10.6 3-5 332 - Farmington Mt Blue Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
10.6 miles
269 Middle St
Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-3511 10.6 6-8 531
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