Serving 84 students in grades 3-5, Owls Head Central School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% ME state average).
How many students attend Owls Head Central School?
84 students attend Owls Head Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Owls Head Central School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owls Head Central School?
Owls Head Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Owls Head Central School offer ?
Owls Head Central School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Owls Head Central School part of?
Owls Head Central School is part of Regional School Unit 13 School District.
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