Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Teresa C Hamlin 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% ME state average).
How many students attend Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School?
44 students attend Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School?
Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School part of?
Teresa C Hamlin Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Administrative District 11 School District.
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