Gorham School Department
- 75 SOUTH ST SUITE 2
- GORHAM, ME 04038
- (207) 222-1012
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 79.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.2% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,346 | $12,603 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,687 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 194 | - |
District Test Scores
MHSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 42.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 49.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 41.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 46.0% | |
NECAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 73.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 67.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 64.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 72.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 63.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 69.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: ME Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,687 | 13.8 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 199 |
| 1st Grade Students | 196 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 188 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 190 |
| 4th Grade Students | 196 |
| 5th Grade Students | 213 |
| 6th Grade Students | 197 |
| 7th Grade Students | 197 |
| 8th Grade Students | 231 |
| 9th Grade Students | 243 |
| 10th Grade Students | 209 |
| 11th Grade Students | 191 |
| 12th Grade Students | 179 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 36 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 42 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,533 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,328 |
| Female | 1,301 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 194 | 13.8 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 125 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 63 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 67 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 6 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 135 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 19 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| Student Support Services | 25 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 52 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $34,256,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,935,000 | 40.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $12,759,000 | 37.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $204,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch | $600,000 | 1.8% |
| Rents and Royalties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Interest Earnings | $144,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $227,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $18,831,000 | 55.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,690,000 | 45.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $438,000 | 1.3% |
| Other Programs | $17,000 | 0.05% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,686,000 | 7.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,490,000 | 4.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $171,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $553,000 | 1.6% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $89,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $205,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $458,000 | 1.3% |
| Direct - Other | $10,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $30,758,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $18,684,000 | 60.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,077,000 | 32.8% |
| Student Support | $1,892,000 | 5.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,352,000 | 3.9% |
| General Administration Support | $1,331,000 | 3.9% |
| School Administration Support | $1,833,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,337,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,302,000 | 3.8% |
| Other Support Services | $30,000 | 0.09% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,997,000 | 6.5% |
| Food Services | $1,026,000 | 3.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $971,000 | 2.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | - | |
| Total Diploma Count | - | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 28 | 3.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Gorham School Department
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 2,687
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 194
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
41 Morrill Ave
Gorham, ME Public | 9-12 | 822 | 13.1 | ![]() 2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GORHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
106 Weeks Rd
Gorham, ME Public | 6-8 | 625 | 12.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| NARRAGANSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
284 Main St
Gorham, ME Public | KG-2 | 437 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GORHAM) | ||||
12 Robie St
Gorham, ME Public | 3-5 | 599 | 14.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WHITE ROCK SCHOOL | ||||
10 North Gorham Rd
Gorham, ME Public | KG-2 | 146 | 14.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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