Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, So Aroostook School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
So Aroostook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
So Aroostook School's student population of 330 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
So Aroostook School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of So Aroostook School is 0.12, 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
#182 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 So Aroostook School's ranking?
So Aroostook School is ranked #182 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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).
What is the graduation rate of So Aroostook School?
The graduation rate of So Aroostook School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend So Aroostook School?
330 students attend So Aroostook School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of So Aroostook School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of So Aroostook School?
So Aroostook School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does So Aroostook School offer ?
So Aroostook School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is So Aroostook School part of?
So Aroostook School is part of RSU 50 School District.
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