George B Weatherbee School

22 Main Road North
Hampden, ME 04444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 294 students in grades 3-5, George B Weatherbee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in ME
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George B Weatherbee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

George B Weatherbee School's student population of 294 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
294 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

George B Weatherbee 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 George B Weatherbee School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#48 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
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94%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George B Weatherbee School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
91%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George B Weatherbee School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
89%
87%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George B Weatherbee School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George B Weatherbee School's ranking?
George B Weatherbee School is ranked #48 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?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend George B Weatherbee School?
294 students attend George B Weatherbee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of George B Weatherbee School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does George B Weatherbee School offer ?
George B Weatherbee School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is George B Weatherbee School part of?
George B Weatherbee School is part of RSU 22 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 94% (Top 5%)
  • : 91% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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