Serving 141 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George E Jack School's student population of 141 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.22, 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
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 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?
141 students attend George E Jack School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of George E Jack School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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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