Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harpswell Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harpswell Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harpswell Community School's student population of 129 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Students to Successfully Navigate the World
School Rankings
Harpswell Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harpswell Community School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#111 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
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
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harpswell Community School's ranking?
Harpswell Community School is ranked #111 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% 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 Community School?
129 students attend Harpswell Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Harpswell Community School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harpswell Community School offer ?
Harpswell Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harpswell Community School part of?
Harpswell Community School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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