Lafayette School 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 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 56%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students (19-20)
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
2%
Black
(19-20)2%
4%
White
(19-20)88%
89%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Lafayette School?
190 students attend Lafayette School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lafayette School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lafayette School offer ?
Lafayette School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Lafayette School part of?
Lafayette School is part of Sanford Public Schools School District.
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