Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Downeast 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 60-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Downeast 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 Downeast School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Downeast School?
311 students attend Downeast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Downeast School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downeast School?
Downeast School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Downeast School offer ?
Downeast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 311 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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