Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdoinham Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdoinham Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdoinham Community School's student population of 197 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowdoinham Community 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 Bowdoinham Community School is 0.22, 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
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 Bowdoinham Community School's ranking?
Bowdoinham Community School is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bowdoinham Community School?
197 students attend Bowdoinham Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bowdoinham Community School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Bowdoinham Community School offer ?
Bowdoinham Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Bowdoinham Community School part of?
Bowdoinham Community School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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