Serving 279 students in grades 3-8, Loranger Memorial 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 76% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loranger Memorial School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Loranger Memorial School's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loranger Memorial 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 Loranger Memorial School is 0.29, which is more 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
#318 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Loranger Memorial School's ranking?
Loranger Memorial School is ranked #318 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Loranger Memorial School often compared to?
Loranger Memorial Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biddeford Middle School, Line Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Loranger Memorial School?
279 students attend Loranger Memorial School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Loranger Memorial School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loranger Memorial School?
Loranger Memorial School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Loranger Memorial School offer ?
Loranger Memorial School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Loranger Memorial School part of?
Loranger Memorial School is part of RSU 23 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/16/2014
Well this school has great teachers but the food isn't that good. The school is small so the teachers can get to know u and help you a lot more then a big school. There is not much bullying in the school because the school does there best to prevent in during the Monday morning meeting the school has. It's every Monday and it is a review of the week and up coming events which is kinds boring but important.
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