Serving 208 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdoin Central School ranks in the top 20% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdoin Central School's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdoin Central School is 0.10, 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
#78 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoin Central School's ranking?
Bowdoin Central School is ranked #78 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bowdoin Central School?
208 students attend Bowdoin Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bowdoin Central School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Bowdoin Central School offer ?
Bowdoin Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bowdoin Central School part of?
Bowdoin Central School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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