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Sherwood Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 442 students

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5 stars

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Posted May 13, 2010

I absolutely love this school. As a parent of a child with ADHD in Pre-K the staff has gone above and beyond to work with us as parents in what is best for our child. I also have another daughter in 1st grade who has blossomed under the guidance of another amazing teacher. The best part about this school is that each and every staff make an effort to know all the kids- not just the ones in their class. The principal is outstanding and her involvement in everyday activities is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2010

This is a great school who go above and beyond what is exspected. My kids have trouble with learning disabilities and the teachers helped them meet their goals. The teachers also take their time and patience with all the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2009

We moved from another county last year and at first my daughter had a hard time adjusting, the teachers and staff made it a priority for my daughter to get along well with others, and to this day my daughter is very happy, and just loves this school, my little guy is now enrolled in pre-k and loves his teachers and his enviroment...Thanks i couldnt be much happier knowing my kids are not only in good hands, but also learning like they should..Im one happy parent!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2007

I never dreamed that people would bend over backwards the way they have to help my child in his struggles through school so far. This is a crew of staff members that are more than that, and they truely are there because they love to be...it shows!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

I have never seen a school where the principal is so involved as this one is. The teachers are also excellent. The children definitely come first in this school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or above

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maine used the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MEA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maine. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Maine's state standards

Source: Maine Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 94%
Black 7% 3%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A38%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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32 Sherwood Dr
Auburn, ME 04210
Phone: (207) 783-8526

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