Serving 267 students in grades 3-5, George B Weatherbee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 94% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
George B Weatherbee School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George B Weatherbee School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
George B Weatherbee School is ranked #48 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend George B Weatherbee School?
267 students attend George B Weatherbee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of George B Weatherbee School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George B Weatherbee School?
George B Weatherbee School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does George B Weatherbee School offer ?
George B Weatherbee School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is George B Weatherbee School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 94% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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