Nathan Clifford School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
8%
3%
Black
21%
5%
White
65%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Nathan Clifford School?
311 students attend Nathan Clifford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Nathan Clifford School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathan Clifford School?
Nathan Clifford School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nathan Clifford School offer ?
Nathan Clifford School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nathan Clifford School part of?
Nathan Clifford School is part of Portland Public Schools.
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