Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Viola Rand School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Viola Rand School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viola Rand School's ranking?
Viola Rand School is ranked #268 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Viola Rand School?
74 students attend Viola Rand School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Viola Rand School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola Rand School?
Viola Rand School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Viola Rand School offer ?
Viola Rand School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Viola Rand School part of?
Viola Rand School is part of RSU 34 School District.
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