Sipayik Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Science Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sipayik Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sipayik Elementary School's student population of 123 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sipayik Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sipayik Elementary School often compared to?
Sipayik Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastport Elementary School, Calais Elementary School, Indian Township School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sipayik Elementary School?
123 students attend Sipayik Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sipayik Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sipayik Elementary School?
Sipayik Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sipayik Elementary School offer ?
Sipayik Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sipayik Elementary School part of?
Sipayik Elementary School is part of Sipayik Elementary School District.
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