Swans Island Elementary School

116 Rose Hill Road
Swans Island, ME 04685
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swans Island Elementary 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swans Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Swans Island Elementary School's student population of 19 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Swans Island Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swans Island Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#362 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≥80%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swans Island 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.
≥80%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swans Island 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
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
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White
79%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swans Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swans Island Elementary School's ranking?
Swans Island Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 508 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Swans Island Elementary School?
19 students attend Swans Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Swans Island Elementary School students are White, and 21% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swans Island Elementary School?
Swans Island Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swans Island Elementary School offer ?
Swans Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Swans Island Elementary School part of?
Swans Island Elementary School is part of MSAD 76 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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