Serving 78 students in grades 5-8, Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks in the top 50% 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is 0.12, 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
#175 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1's ranking?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is ranked #175 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 often compared to?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1is often viewed alongside schools like Freeport High School, Freeport Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
78 students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 offer ?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 part of?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is part of Harpswell Coastal Academy School District.
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