Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Martel 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
17%
5%
White
72%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Martel School?
291 students attend Martel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Martel School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martel School?
Martel School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martel School offer ?
Martel School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Martel School part of?
Martel School is part of Lewiston Public Schools.
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