Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Otisfield Community 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Otisfield Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Otisfield Community School's student population of 117 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Otisfield Community 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 Otisfield Community School is 0.12, 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
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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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Otisfield Community School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Otisfield Community School often compared to?
Otisfield Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Otisfield Community School?
117 students attend Otisfield Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Otisfield Community School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otisfield Community School?
Otisfield Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otisfield Community School offer ?
Otisfield Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Otisfield Community School part of?
Otisfield Community School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.
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