Sylvio J Gilbert School

16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sylvio J Gilbert 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 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Sylvio J Gilbert School's student population of 319 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvio J Gilbert School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#450 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
65-69%
82%
75-79%
84%
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
84%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sylvio J Gilbert School's ranking?
Sylvio J Gilbert School is ranked #450 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Sylvio J Gilbert School often compared to?
Sylvio J Gilbert Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maranacook Community Middle School, Readfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School?
319 students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sylvio J Gilbert School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sylvio J Gilbert School offer ?
Sylvio J Gilbert School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sylvio J Gilbert School part of?
Sylvio J Gilbert School is part of Augusta School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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