North Berwick Elementary School

25 Varney Road
North Berwick, ME 03906
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Top 30%
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Berwick Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 85-89% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Berwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

North Berwick Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Berwick Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Berwick Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Berwick Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of North Berwick Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Berwick Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Berwick Elementary School's ranking?
North Berwick Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend North Berwick Elementary School?
258 students attend North Berwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of North Berwick Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Berwick Elementary School?
North Berwick Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Berwick Elementary School offer ?
North Berwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is North Berwick Elementary School part of?
North Berwick Elementary School is part of RSU 60/MSAD 60 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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