Indian Township School serves 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Science Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Indian Township School's student population of 81 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Indian Township School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Indian Township School often compared to?
Indian Township Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calais Elementary School, Sipayik Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Indian Township School?
81 students attend Indian Township School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Indian Township School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Township School?
Indian Township School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Indian Township School offer ?
Indian Township School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Indian Township School part of?
Indian Township School is part of Indian Township School District.
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