Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Surry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Surry Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Surry, ME, encompassing approximately 51.1 square miles. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Surry Elementary School's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Surry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Surry Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#208 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surry Elementary School's ranking?
Surry Elementary School is ranked #208 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Surry Elementary School often compared to?
Surry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Elementary School, Adams School, Blue Hill Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Surry Elementary School?
134 students attend Surry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Surry Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Surry Elementary School?
Surry Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Surry Elementary School offer ?
Surry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Surry Elementary School part of?
Surry Elementary School is part of Surry School District.
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