Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Newport 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Newport Elementary School?
307 students attend Newport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Newport Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Elementary School?
Newport Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newport Elementary School offer ?
Newport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Newport Elementary School part of?
Newport Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 19 School District.
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