East Belfast School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
2%
Black
(19-20)1%
4%
White
(19-20)97%
89%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
72%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend East Belfast School?
116 students attend East Belfast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of East Belfast School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does East Belfast School offer ?
East Belfast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Belfast School part of?
East Belfast School is part of Regional School Unit 71 School District.
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