Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Limestone Community School ranks in the bottom 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 144 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Limestone Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limestone Community School is 0.30, 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.
Limestone Community School is ranked #483 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Limestone Community School?
144 students attend Limestone Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Limestone Community School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limestone Community School?
Limestone Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Limestone Community School offer ?
Limestone Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Limestone Community School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 144 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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