Sebasticook Valley Elementary School

337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sebasticook Valley Elementary 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sebasticook Valley Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sebasticook Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#400 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
329 students attend Sebasticook Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sebasticook Valley Elementary School?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sebasticook Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Sebasticook Valley Elementary School part of?
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School is part of RSU 19 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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