Marion C Cook School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-59%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(12-13)5%
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
2%
Black
(12-13)3%
3%
White
(12-13)92%
92%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
84%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
How many students attend Marion C Cook School?
37 students attend Marion C Cook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Marion C Cook School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What school district is Marion C Cook School part of?
Marion C Cook School is part of Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Administrative District 41 School District.
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