Guy E Rowe School

219 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Guy E Rowe 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 34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Guy E Rowe School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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School Overview

Guy E Rowe School's student population of 428 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dare to Accept the Challenge

School Rankings

Guy E Rowe School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guy E Rowe School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#465 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
34%
49%
73%
84%
20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guy E Rowe School's ranking?
Guy E Rowe School is ranked #465 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Guy E Rowe School often compared to?
Guy E Rowe Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Guy E Rowe School?
428 students attend Guy E Rowe School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Guy E Rowe School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guy E Rowe School?
Guy E Rowe School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guy E Rowe School offer ?
Guy E Rowe School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guy E Rowe School part of?
Guy E Rowe School is part of RSU 17/MSAD 17 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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