Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rangeley Lakes Regional School ranks in the top 10% 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 is 90-94% (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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rangeley Lakes Regional School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Rangeley Lakes Regional School's student population of 198 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rangeley Lakes Regional School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rangeley Lakes Regional School is 0.13, 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
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rangeley Lakes Regional School's ranking?
Rangeley Lakes Regional School is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Rangeley Lakes Regional School often compared to?
Rangeley Lakes Regional Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Abram Regional High School by visitors of our site.
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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rangeley Lakes Regional School?
The graduation rate of Rangeley Lakes Regional School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Rangeley Lakes Regional School?
198 students attend Rangeley Lakes Regional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rangeley Lakes Regional School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rangeley Lakes Regional School?
Rangeley Lakes Regional School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rangeley Lakes Regional School offer ?
Rangeley Lakes Regional School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rangeley Lakes Regional School part of?
Rangeley Lakes Regional School is part of RSU 78 School District.
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