Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Eddington School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eddington School's student population of 128 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eddington School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
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
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
How many students attend Eddington School?
128 students attend Eddington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Eddington School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eddington School?
Eddington School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eddington School offer ?
Eddington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Eddington School part of?
Eddington School is part of RSU 63/MSAD 63 School District.
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