Guy E Rowe School

219 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guy E Rowe 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 68% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Guy E Rowe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Guy E Rowe School's student population of 414 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Guy E Rowe 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 Guy E Rowe 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#467 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Guy E Rowe School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guy E Rowe 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.
73%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guy E Rowe 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.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
88%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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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.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Guy E Rowe 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
63%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guy E Rowe 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 Guy E Rowe School's ranking?
Guy E Rowe School is ranked #467 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Guy E Rowe School often compared to?
Guy E Rowe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Guy E Rowe School?
414 students attend Guy E Rowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Guy E Rowe School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guy E Rowe School?
Guy E Rowe School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guy E Rowe School offer ?
Guy E Rowe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Guy E Rowe School part of?
Guy E Rowe School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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