The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students (09-10)
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
1%
Black
(09-10)3%
3%
White
(09-10)96%
93%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
10%
7%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Samuel D Hanson School?
115 students attend Samuel D Hanson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Samuel D Hanson School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Samuel D Hanson School offer ?
Samuel D Hanson School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Samuel D Hanson School part of?
Samuel D Hanson School is part of Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Administrative District 06 School District.
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