Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science's student population of 197 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science 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 Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science's ranking?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science often compared to?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Memorial School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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 Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science?
197 students attend Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science offer ?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science part of?
Fiddlehead School Of Arts & Science is part of Fiddlehead School Of Arts And Sciences School District.
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