Serving 253 students in grades 3-5, Mast Landing School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mast Landing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mast Landing School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mast Landing School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mast Landing 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
#55 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
7%
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
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mast Landing School's ranking?
Mast Landing School is ranked #55 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mast Landing School?
253 students attend Mast Landing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mast Landing School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mast Landing School?
Mast Landing School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mast Landing School offer ?
Mast Landing School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mast Landing School part of?
Mast Landing School is part of RSU 05 School District.
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