Serving 259 students in grades 3-5, Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eva Hoyt Zippel School's student population of 259 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eva Hoyt Zippel 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
#315 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eva Hoyt Zippel School's ranking?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School is ranked #315 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Eva Hoyt Zippel School often compared to?
Eva Hoyt Zippel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mapleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
259 students attend Eva Hoyt Zippel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Eva Hoyt Zippel School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eva Hoyt Zippel School offer ?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Eva Hoyt Zippel School part of?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School is part of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District.
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