Somerville Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School's student population of 20 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerville Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
20 students attend Somerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Somerville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerville Elementary School offer ?
Somerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Somerville Elementary School part of?
Somerville Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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