Serving 404 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Guy E Rowe School's student population of 404 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
404 students attend Guy E Rowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Guy E Rowe School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guy E Rowe School?
Guy E Rowe School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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