Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jay Elementary 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
2%
Black
(15-16)1%
3%
White
(15-16)97%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Regional School Unit 73 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
How many students attend Jay Elementary School?
348 students attend Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jay Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jay Elementary School offer ?
Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jay Elementary School part of?
Jay Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 73 School District.
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