Serving 884 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brewer Community School ranks in the top 50% 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 83% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 884 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brewer Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brewer Community School's student population of 884 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
884 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brewer Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewer Community School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Brewer Community School's ranking?
Brewer Community School is ranked #177 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Brewer Community School often compared to?
Brewer Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Brook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% 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 Brewer Community School?
884 students attend Brewer Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brewer Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brewer Community School?
Brewer Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brewer Community School offer ?
Brewer Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Brewer Community School part of?
Brewer Community School is part of Brewer School District.
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