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Ocean Avenue

150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocean Avenue 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ocean Avenue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ocean Avenue's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ocean Avenue 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 Ocean Avenue is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ocean Avenue, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ocean Avenue and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ocean Avenue and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ocean Avenue.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Ocean Avenue and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ocean Avenue and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Avenue's ranking?
Ocean Avenue is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ocean Avenue often compared to?
Ocean Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like East End Community School, Longfellow School-portland, Presumpscot School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Ocean Avenue?
357 students attend Ocean Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ocean Avenue students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Avenue?
Ocean Avenue has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Avenue offer ?
Ocean Avenue offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ocean Avenue part of?
Ocean Avenue is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocean Avenue located?
Ocean Avenue is located in the Back Cove neighborhood of Portland, ME.

School Reviews

4   9/15/2023
best school. 10/10
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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