Serving 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry Elementary School's student population of 66 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Elementary School's ranking?
Perry Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Perry Elementary School often compared to?
Perry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pembroke Elementary School, Charlotte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Perry Elementary School?
66 students attend Perry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Perry Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Elementary School?
Perry Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Elementary School offer ?
Perry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perry Elementary School part of?
Perry Elementary School is part of Perry School District.
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