Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nobleboro Central School ranks in the top 20% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nobleboro Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nobleboro Central School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nobleboro Central 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 Nobleboro Central School is 0.12, 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
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nobleboro Central School's ranking?
Nobleboro Central School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Nobleboro Central School often compared to?
Nobleboro Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Village School, Great Salt Bay Community School, Miller 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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Nobleboro Central School?
142 students attend Nobleboro Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Nobleboro Central School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nobleboro Central School?
Nobleboro Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nobleboro Central School offer ?
Nobleboro Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nobleboro Central School part of?
Nobleboro Central School is part of Nobleboro School District.
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