Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Horace Mitchell Primary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Horace Mitchell Primary School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mitchell Primary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mitchell Primary School's ranking?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is ranked #51 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Horace Mitchell Primary School often compared to?
Horace Mitchell Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kennebunkport Consolidated School, Mildred L Day School, Sacopee Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School?
259 students attend Horace Mitchell Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Horace Mitchell Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mitchell Primary School?
Horace Mitchell Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Mitchell Primary School offer ?
Horace Mitchell Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mitchell Primary School part of?
Horace Mitchell Primary School is part of Kittery School District.
School Reviews
5 9/28/2020
I grew up on this school. It was great and fun. And Adam maybe they tell the children about trans people so the kids don't become transphobia and they accept trans people exist.
2 5/2/2015
This school disregards parental rights and laughs when you disagree with what they are teaching your children. Transgenderism is not a subject to be taught in school!
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