Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Salt Bay Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Great Salt Bay Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Great Salt Bay Community School's student population of 407 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Great Salt Bay Community 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 Great Salt Bay Community 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Great Salt Bay Community School is ranked #107 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Great Salt Bay Community School often compared to?
Great Salt Bay Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nobleboro Central School, Bristol Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% 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 Great Salt Bay Community School?
407 students attend Great Salt Bay Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Great Salt Bay Community School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Salt Bay Community School?
Great Salt Bay Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Salt Bay Community School offer ?
Great Salt Bay Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Salt Bay Community School part of?
Great Salt Bay Community School is part of Great Salt Bay Csd School District.
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