Serving 23 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Wallagrass Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
How many students attend Wallagrass Elementary School?
23 students attend Wallagrass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wallagrass Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallagrass Elementary School?
Wallagrass Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wallagrass Elementary School offer ?
Wallagrass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wallagrass Elementary School part of?
Wallagrass Elementary School is part of Maine School Administrative District 27 School District.
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