Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swans Island Elementary 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (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.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swans Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swans Island Elementary School's student population of 25 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swans Island Elementary 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 Swans Island Elementary School is 0.27, which is more 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
#361 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swans Island Elementary School's ranking?
Swans Island Elementary School is ranked #361 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Swans Island Elementary School?
25 students attend Swans Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Swans Island Elementary School students are White, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swans Island Elementary School?
Swans Island Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swans Island Elementary School offer ?
Swans Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Swans Island Elementary School part of?
Swans Island Elementary School is part of MSAD 76 School District.
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