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Helen S Dunn Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 169 students

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Posted December 7, 2009

So far my son seems to love his Teacher and classmates! We moved here from a large school/city so its a nice change to see less kids in a classroom, i think it will mean a better education for my son, there will be more one on one time. He already is loving reading and math more. We look forward to the rest of his school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2009

even though this is a small school in a community with no money, they have always worked to give my childern what they needed to succeed. thank you
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Posted April 10, 2009

Great school even for the kids who have a bit of a hard time. Very helpful and understanding teachers. This school makes living in the boondocks worth it. Thank you to the staff at Helen Dunn.
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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.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
57%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
56%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
59%
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.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

15 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
56%
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.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
50%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
47%
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.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
56%
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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
58%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 94%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Black 1% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Hispanic N/A 1%
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 10N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04467
Phone: (207) 826-2000

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