Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vassalboro Community 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 73% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vassalboro Community School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vassalboro Community 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 Vassalboro Community School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
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
33%
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 is Vassalboro Community School's ranking?
Vassalboro Community School is ranked #423 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Vassalboro Community School often compared to?
Vassalboro Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert S Hall School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Vassalboro Community School?
421 students attend Vassalboro Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vassalboro Community School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassalboro Community School?
Vassalboro Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vassalboro Community School offer ?
Vassalboro Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Vassalboro Community School part of?
Vassalboro Community School is part of Vassalboro School District.
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