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Durham Elementary School

Public | K-8

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5 stars

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Posted April 2, 2010

We have had excellent teachers who have all been very attentive, professional, and caring. A very high ratio of parent involvement. Principal is always very accessible and helpful; takes a lot of pride in his school and truly cares about the children he serves. With children from age 8 to 20, we've been through many schools, and overall, Durham is one of the best schools we've seen in our travels across the country.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2010

Great kids and lots of parental involvement. They are building a new facility to open 2010 that looks great. Still, it lacks a warm feeling. Secretaries are cold and some teachers stiff and unfriendly. But not all. Principal is lovely and accademic prgram seems sound.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

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56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

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71%
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.

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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
71%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

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n/a

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

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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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
76%
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 61% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
72%
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 60% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

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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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
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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

Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
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

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 94%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Black 0% 3%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%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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654 Hallowell Rd
Durham, ME 04222
Phone: (207) 353-9333

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