Serving 78 students in grades 5-8, Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Harpswell Coastal Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1's ranking?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is ranked #386 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
78 students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 offer ?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 part of?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is part of Harpswell Coastal Academy School District.
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