Washington Street School Bldg (Closed 2012)

100 Washington St
Brewer, ME 04412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Street School Bldg serves 295 students in grades 1-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(10-11)
35-39%
59%
(10-11)
60-64%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Washington Street School Bldg?
295 students attend Washington Street School Bldg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Washington Street School Bldg students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Street School Bldg?
Washington Street School Bldg has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Street School Bldg offer ?
Washington Street School Bldg offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Washington Street School Bldg part of?
Washington Street School Bldg is part of Brewer Public Schools School District.

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