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Washburn District Elementary School

Public | PK-8 | 255 students

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Posted November 7, 2006

I had 2 children in this school. One did fairly well, however the other did not. The area of special education is in dire need of help. My child's classroom teacher was great. I thankfully moved and got my children out of there. The principal was great with the kids, but if your child needs special education, be prepared to fight very hard. I do not suggest going to a special education meeting without someone who really knows the laws, because as far as advocating for your child, you will be disgruntled and put down for doing the advocating.
—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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
89%

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 66% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
85%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 41% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
10%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

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.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
74%

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 60% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
68%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
82%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
79%
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 95% 94%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 0% 3%
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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33 School St
Washburn, ME 04786
Phone: (207) 455-4504

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