Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Acadia Academy School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acadia Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Acadia Academy School's student population of 248 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 69% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Acadia Academy School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acadia Academy School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acadia Academy School's ranking?
Acadia Academy School is ranked #51 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Acadia Academy School often compared to?
Acadia Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Auburn Community School, Fairview School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Acadia Academy School?
248 students attend Acadia Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Acadia Academy School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Acadia Academy School offer ?
Acadia Academy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Acadia Academy School part of?
Acadia Academy School is part of Acadia Academy School District.
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