Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sebasticook Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sebasticook Valley Elementary 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 Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
331 students attend Sebasticook Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sebasticook Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School part of?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is part of RSU 19 School District.
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