The Howard C. Reiche Community School is an elementary school in the West End of Portland, Maine. The school building was constructed in the 1970s and opened in 1973. It replaced the nearby Butler School, which had been in operation since 1879.
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Howard C Reiche Community 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard C Reiche Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Howard C Reiche Community School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howard C Reiche Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard C Reiche Community School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
21%
3%
Black
42%
5%
White
30%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 Howard C Reiche Community School's ranking?
Howard C Reiche Community School is ranked #431 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Howard C Reiche Community School often compared to?
Howard C Reiche Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presumpscot School, Gerald E Talbot Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Howard C Reiche Community School?
463 students attend Howard C Reiche Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Howard C Reiche Community School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard C Reiche Community School?
Howard C Reiche Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard C Reiche Community School offer ?
Howard C Reiche Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard C Reiche Community School part of?
Howard C Reiche Community School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Howard C Reiche Community School located?
Howard C Reiche Community School is located in the West End neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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