Lawrence High School vs. Overman Academy
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School Overview
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Overman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 9-12, Lawrence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Serving 169 students in grades 6-12, Overman Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
553 students
169 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
11-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
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2
Grade 7 Students
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5
Grade 8 Students
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28
Grade 9 Students
157
32
Grade 10 Students
124
37
Grade 11 Students
148
37
Grade 12 Students
124
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
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% White
95%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
