Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Songo Locks 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 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Songo Locks School's student population of 227 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Songo Locks 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Songo Locks School often compared to?
Songo Locks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymond Elementary School, Amanda C Rowe School, Sebago Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Songo Locks School?
227 students attend Songo Locks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Songo Locks School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Songo Locks School?
Songo Locks School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Songo Locks School offer ?
Songo Locks School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Songo Locks School part of?
Songo Locks School is part of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District.
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