Serving 9 students in grades 7-12, Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc 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 <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc's student population of 9 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
22%
5%
White
67%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc often compared to?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydcis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School, Washburn District High School, Me Sch Of Science & Mathematics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc?
The graduation rate of Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc?
9 students attend Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc students are White, 22% of students are Black, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc offer ?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc part of?
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc is part of Arthur R. Gould Sch--LCYDC School District.
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