Serving 58 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harmony Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Harmony Elementary School's student population of 58 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Harmony Elementary School?
58 students attend Harmony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harmony Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Elementary School?
Harmony Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harmony Elementary School offer ?
Harmony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harmony Elementary School part of?
Harmony Elementary School is part of Harmony School District.
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