Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beech Hill School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beech Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Beech Hill School's student population of 90 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Beech Hill School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Hill 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
#152 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Hill School's ranking?
Beech Hill School is ranked #152 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Beech Hill School often compared to?
Beech Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, Hancock Grammar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Beech Hill School?
90 students attend Beech Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Beech Hill School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beech Hill School?
Beech Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beech Hill School offer ?
Beech Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Beech Hill School part of?
Beech Hill School is part of Otis School District.
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