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Margaret Chase Smith

248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
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Top 20%
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Margaret Chase Smith ranks in the top 20% 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 90-94% (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 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Margaret Chase Smith ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Margaret Chase Smith's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Chase Smith 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Margaret Chase Smith, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Margaret Chase Smith and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Margaret Chase Smith.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Margaret Chase Smith and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Margaret Chase Smith and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Chase Smith's ranking?
Margaret Chase Smith is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith?
425 students attend Margaret Chase Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Margaret Chase Smith 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 Margaret Chase Smith?
Margaret Chase Smith has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith offer ?
Margaret Chase Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Margaret Chase Smith part of?
Margaret Chase Smith is part of Sanford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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