Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Sweden Consolidated 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Sweden Public Schools School District
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
How many students attend New Sweden Consolidated School?
57 students attend New Sweden Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Sweden Consolidated School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Sweden Consolidated School?
New Sweden Consolidated School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Sweden Consolidated School offer ?
New Sweden Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Sweden Consolidated School part of?
New Sweden Consolidated School is part of New Sweden Public Schools School District.
Recent Articles
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children鈥檚 wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we鈥檒l take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.
