Lewiston School Department
- DINGLEY BLDG 36 OAK ST
- LEWISTON, ME 04240
- (207) 795-4100
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | - | 79.1% |
| Dropout Rate | 8.7% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,109 | $12,603 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.0 | 12.1 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,777 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 368 | - |
District Test Scores
MHSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 42.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 49.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 41.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 46.0% | |
NECAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 73.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 67.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 64.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 72.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 43.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 63.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 69.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 68.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 59.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 69.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: ME Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,777 | 13.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 168 |
| Kindergarten Students | 438 |
| 1st Grade Students | 414 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 367 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 382 |
| 4th Grade Students | 360 |
| 5th Grade Students | 405 |
| 6th Grade Students | 336 |
| 7th Grade Students | 323 |
| 8th Grade Students | 344 |
| 9th Grade Students | 344 |
| 10th Grade Students | 356 |
| 11th Grade Students | 376 |
| 12th Grade Students | 350 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 71 |
| Hispanic | 133 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,215 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,521 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,621 |
| Female | 2,342 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 368 | 13.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 219 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 127 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 171 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 12 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 16 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 255 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 26 |
| School Administrators | 20 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 40 |
| Student Support Services | 44 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 117 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $56,620,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,302,000 | 28.8% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $14,871,000 | 26.3% |
| Other School Systems | $168,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $15,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $138,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch | $764,000 | 1.3% |
| Rents and Royalties | $11,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $33,000 | 0.06% |
| Private Contributions | $302,000 | 0.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $33,819,000 | 59.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $29,467,000 | 52.0% |
| Other Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $4,349,000 | 7.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,499,000 | 11.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,061,000 | 3.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,193,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $431,000 | 0.8% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $13,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $212,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $64,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,362,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Other | $1,163,000 | 2.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $53,480,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $32,132,000 | 60.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $17,577,000 | 32.9% |
| Student Support | $2,149,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $941,000 | 1.7% |
| General Administration Support | $3,720,000 | 6.6% |
| School Administration Support | $3,074,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,957,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,065,000 | 3.6% |
| Other Support Services | $671,000 | 1.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,771,000 | 7.1% |
| Food Services | $2,259,000 | 4.0% |
| Enterprise Operations | $1,512,000 | 2.7% |
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 | 128 | 8.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Lewiston School Department
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 10
- Students: 4,777
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 368
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
84110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME Public | PK-6 | 383 | 16.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| GOVERNOR JAMES B LONGLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
145 Birch St
Lewiston, ME Public | PK-6 | 300 | 12.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
156 East Ave
Lewiston, ME Public | 9-12 | 1,426 | 13.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LEWISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
75 Central Ave
Lewiston, ME Public | 7-8 | 667 | 10.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LEWISTON REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
156 East Ave
Lewiston, ME Public | 11-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| MARTEL SCHOOL | ||||
880 Lisbon St
Lewiston, ME Public | KG-6 | 305 | 15.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MONTELLO SCHOOL | ||||
407 East Ave
Lewiston, ME Public | PK-6 | 736 | 17.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PETTINGILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
409 College St
Lewiston, ME Public | KG-6 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| RAYMOND A. GEIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 College St
Lewiston, ME Public | PK-6 | 683 | 16.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| THOMAS J MCMAHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
151 North Temple St
Lewiston, ME Public | KG-6 | 463 | 13.3 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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