Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H Bean School ranks in the top 10% 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 85-89% (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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
James H Bean 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 James H Bean School is 0.10, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 James H Bean School?
289 students attend James H Bean School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of James H Bean School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H Bean School?
James H Bean School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does James H Bean School offer ?
James H Bean School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James H Bean School part of?
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