Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Phillips Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 was 90-94% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Phillips Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 512 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phillips Elementary School's ranking?
Phillips Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Phillips Elementary School?
118 students attend Phillips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Phillips Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phillips Elementary School?
Phillips Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Phillips Elementary School offer ?
Phillips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Phillips Elementary School part of?
Phillips Elementary School is part of RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District.
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