Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ellsworth Elementary-middle 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 is 80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School's student population of 744 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth Elementary-middle 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
#309 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Ellsworth Elementary-middle School's ranking?
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School is ranked #309 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ellsworth Elementary-middle School often compared to?
Ellsworth Elementary-middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock Grammar School, Lamoine Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Ellsworth Elementary-middle School?
744 students attend Ellsworth Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ellsworth Elementary-middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth Elementary-middle School?
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellsworth Elementary-middle School offer ?
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellsworth Elementary-middle School part of?
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School is part of Ellsworth School District.
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