George E Jack School

15 Northeast Road
Standish, ME 04084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 159 students in grades 4-5, George E Jack School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George E Jack School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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School Overview

George E Jack School's student population of 159 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
159 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

George E Jack School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George E Jack School is 0.21, 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)
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
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85-89%
82%
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90-94%
84%
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15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
89%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George E Jack School's ranking?
George E Jack School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend George E Jack School?
159 students attend George E Jack School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of George E Jack School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 George E Jack School?
George E Jack School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does George E Jack School offer ?
George E Jack School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is George E Jack School part of?
George E Jack School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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