Southport Central School

438 Hendricks Hill Road
Southport, ME 04576
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 19 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Southport Central 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southport Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Southport Central School's student population of 19 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
19 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Southport Central 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 Southport Central 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#499 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southport Central School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southport Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southport Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southport Central School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southport Central School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southport Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southport Central School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Southport Central School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southport Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southport Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southport Central School's ranking?
Southport Central School is ranked #499 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Southport Central School?
19 students attend Southport Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Southport Central School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southport Central School?
Southport Central School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southport Central School offer ?
Southport Central School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Southport Central School part of?
Southport Central School is part of Southport School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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