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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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)
(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.
Overall Testing Rank
#465 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
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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