Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falmouth Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Falmouth Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falmouth Elementary School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. 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?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
843 students attend Falmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falmouth Elementary School offer ?
Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Falmouth Elementary School part of?
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