Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swans Island Elementary 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Swans Island Elementary 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 Swans Island Elementary School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Swans Island Elementary School is ranked #361 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Swans Island Elementary School?
25 students attend Swans Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Swans Island Elementary School students are White, and 16% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swans Island Elementary School?
Swans Island Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swans Island Elementary School offer ?
Swans Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Swans Island Elementary School part of?
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