Sylvio J Gilbert School
Tel:
(207)626-2491
- Sylvio J Gilbert School serves 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Sylvio J Gilbert School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 11%.
Top Placements
Sylvio J Gilbert School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sylvio J Gilbert School's student population of 378 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Sylvio J Gilbert School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 526 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sylvio J Gilbert School is 0.21, which is equal to 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 School Rank (16-17) | #413 out of 526 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 89% | 89% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Augusta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Sylvio J Gilbert School is Maine Virtual Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lillian Parks Hussey School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Lillian Parks Hussey School Grades: K-6 | 294 students
1.2 miles
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)626-2461 1.2 K-6 294 - Augusta Lincoln School Grades: K-6 | 306 students
1.4 miles
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)626-2483 1.4 K-6 306 - Augusta Maine Virtual Academy Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 390 students
1.5 miles
6 East Chestnut St. Suite 230
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)613-8900 1.5 7-12 390 - Augusta Capital Area Technical Center Vocational School
2.1 miles
40 Pierce Drive Suite # 1
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)626-2475 2.1 n/a n/a - Augusta Cony Grades: 7-12 | 1,013 student
2.1 miles
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)626-2460 2.1 7-12 1,013
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