Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Strong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strong Elementary School's ranking?
Strong Elementary School is ranked #277 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?
80-84% 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 Strong Elementary School?
147 students attend Strong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Strong Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strong Elementary School?
Strong Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Strong Elementary School offer ?
Strong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Strong Elementary School part of?
Strong Elementary School is part of RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District.
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