Serving 173 students in grades 4-5, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan's student population of 173 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 0.12, which is less 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
#305 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan's ranking?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is ranked #305 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
173 students attend Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan offer ?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan part of?
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is part of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District.
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