Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H Bean School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H Bean School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James H Bean School's student population of 289 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H Bean School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Bean 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
#51 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
95%
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
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Bean School's ranking?
James H Bean School is ranked #51 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are James H Bean School often compared to?
James H Bean Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George J Mitchell School, Ralph M Atwood Primary 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 ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend James H Bean School?
289 students attend James H Bean School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of James H Bean School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H Bean School?
James H Bean School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does James H Bean School offer ?
James H Bean School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James H Bean School part of?
James H Bean School is part of RSU 18 School District.
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