Serving 383 students in grades 4-5, Manchester School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Manchester School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Manchester School's student population of 383 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Manchester 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 Manchester School is 0.24, 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
#160 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
87%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Manchester School is ranked #160 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Manchester School?
383 students attend Manchester School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Manchester School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manchester School?
Manchester School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manchester School offer ?
Manchester School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Manchester School part of?
Manchester School is part of RSU 14 School District.
In what neighborhood is Manchester School located?
Manchester School is located in the North Windham neighborhood of Windham, ME.
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