Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rose M Gaffney School ranks in the bottom 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 83% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is lower 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rose M Gaffney School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rose M Gaffney School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rose M Gaffney School is 0.10, 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
#274 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rose M Gaffney School's ranking?
Rose M Gaffney School is ranked #274 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Rose M Gaffney School often compared to?
Rose M Gaffney Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Rose M Gaffney School?
329 students attend Rose M Gaffney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Rose M Gaffney School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rose M Gaffney School?
Rose M Gaffney School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rose M Gaffney School offer ?
Rose M Gaffney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rose M Gaffney School part of?
Rose M Gaffney School is part of Machias School District.
School Reviews
5 6/7/2022
The 2 wonderful teachers Mrs bunker and Mrs RT did a great job on my son''s learning
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