Georgetown Central School

52 Bay Point Road
Georgetown, ME 04548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 51 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Georgetown Central 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Georgetown Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Georgetown Central School's student population of 51 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
51 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Georgetown Central 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 Georgetown Central School is 0.04, 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)
#361 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≥80%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Georgetown Central 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.
≥80%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgetown Central 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.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Georgetown Central School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Georgetown Central School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
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Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Georgetown Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
98%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Georgetown Central School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgetown Central 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 Georgetown Central School's ranking?
Georgetown Central School is ranked #361 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Georgetown Central School often compared to?
Georgetown Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woolwich Central School, West Bath School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Georgetown Central School?
51 students attend Georgetown Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Georgetown Central School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgetown Central School?
Georgetown Central School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Georgetown Central School offer ?
Georgetown Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Georgetown Central School part of?
Georgetown Central School is part of Georgetown School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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