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Presumpscot School

Public | K-5 | 292 students

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Posted April 21, 2010

My grandsons both went to Presumpscot and the teachers there are wonderful. The teachers used their own money for school supplies. They go the extra mile for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2004

This is a wonderful small school that provides a nurturing environment and instills a love of learning in its children. The Principal and teachers are very professional and obviously enjoy their jobs, and as a result kids are well-balanced and happy. It is one of the more diverse off-peninsula elem. schools, but children are respectful of each other no matter what their backgrounds.
—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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
73%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
70%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
41%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
72%
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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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 61% 94%
Black 24% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 2%
Hispanic 4% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%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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69 Presumpscot St
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 874-8220

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