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Beech Hill School

105 Otis Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Beech Hill School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Beech Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Beech Hill School's student population of 90 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Beech Hill School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beech Hill School is 0.12, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#152 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beech Hill School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beech Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beech Hill School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Beech Hill School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Beech Hill School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beech Hill School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beech Hill School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
94%
87%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beech Hill School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beech Hill School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Beech Hill School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beech Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beech Hill School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beech Hill School's ranking?
Beech Hill School is ranked #152 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Beech Hill School often compared to?
Beech Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth Elementary-middle School, Hancock Grammar School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Beech Hill School?
90 students attend Beech Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Beech Hill School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beech Hill School?
Beech Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beech Hill School offer ?
Beech Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Beech Hill School part of?
Beech Hill School is part of Otis School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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