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Amanda C Rowe School vs. Longfellow School-portland

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School Overview

School
Amanda C Rowe School
23 Orono Rd
Portland, ME 04102
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Longfellow School-portland
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Longfellow School-portland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amanda C Rowe 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow School-portland ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
481 students
274 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Amanda C Rowe School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow School-portland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Amanda C Rowe School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow School-portland.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Amanda C Rowe School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow School-portland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Amanda C Rowe School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School-portland with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#288 out of 500 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#11 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Amanda C Rowe School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow School-portland, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
75-79%
(Top 5% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amanda C Rowe School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow School-portland who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Amanda C Rowe School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow School-portland who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Amanda C Rowe School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longfellow School-portland by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
14
Kindergarten Students
88
44
Grade 1 Students
82
37
Grade 2 Students
60
45
Grade 3 Students
77
48
Grade 4 Students
75
36
Grade 5 Students
66
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Amanda C Rowe School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Amanda C Rowe School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Amanda C Rowe School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Amanda C Rowe School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Amanda C Rowe School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Amanda C Rowe School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Amanda C Rowe School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Amanda C Rowe School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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