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Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456

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Tel: (207) 884-7444

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Suzanne M Smith Elementary School serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School's student population of 199 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

199 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 524 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (ME)

Overall Testing Rank

#120 out of 524 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

81%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

75-79%

85%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

93%

88%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.23

This chart display the diversity score of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Suzanne M Smith Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Administrative District 23 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Suzanne M Smith Elementary School's ranking?

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).

How many students attend Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?

199 students attend Suzanne M Smith Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.

What grades does Suzanne M Smith Elementary School offer ?

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Suzanne M Smith Elementary School part of?

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Administrative District 23 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education