Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raymond A. Geiger 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 is 69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School's student population of 524 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School 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 Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#448 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
36%
5%
White
48%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
7%
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 Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farwell Elementary School, Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School, Montello School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School?
524 students attend Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School?
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School offer ?
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School part of?
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School is part of Lewiston School District.
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