Serving 773 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caribou Community School ranks in the top 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 85% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caribou Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Caribou Community School's student population of 773 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caribou Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caribou Community School is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caribou Community School's ranking?
Caribou Community School is ranked #252 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Caribou Community School?
773 students attend Caribou Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Caribou Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caribou Community School?
Caribou Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Caribou Community School offer ?
Caribou Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Caribou Community School part of?
Caribou Community School is part of RSU 39 School District.
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