The Brewer Community School is a primary school in Brewer, Maine, United States and is the largest primary school in the state. It replaces the five elementary and middle schools in the city, which were built as early as the 1920s.
Serving 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Brewer Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brewer Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brewer Community School's student population of 860 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brewer 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 Brewer Community School is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 Brewer Community School's ranking?
Brewer Community School is ranked #133 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Brewer Community School often compared to?
Brewer Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reeds Brook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Brewer Community School?
860 students attend Brewer Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Brewer Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewer Community School?
Brewer Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brewer Community School offer ?
Brewer Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brewer Community School part of?
Brewer Community School is part of Brewer School District.
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