Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School ranks in the top 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 78% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 494 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Lyseth Elementary School is 0.59, 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Harrison Lyseth Elementary School?
494 students attend Harrison Lyseth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harrison Lyseth Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Lyseth Elementary School?
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harrison Lyseth Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrison Lyseth Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Harrison Lyseth Elementary School located?
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School is located in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland, ME. There are 3 other public schools located in North Deering.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 494 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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