Serving 9 students in grades 1-8, Vanceboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
48%
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
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Vanceboro Public Schools School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
How many students attend Vanceboro Elementary School?
9 students attend Vanceboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vanceboro Elementary School students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanceboro Elementary School?
Vanceboro Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vanceboro Elementary School offer ?
Vanceboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Vanceboro Elementary School part of?
Vanceboro Elementary School is part of Vanceboro Public Schools School District.
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