Laura E Richards School vs Helen Thompson School
Helen Thompson School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 4.4/10.
Laura E Richards School
Gardiner, ME
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 2nd
228 students
Helen Thompson School
West Gardiner, ME
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
257 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Laura E Richards School | Helen Thompson School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.4 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | — | 4.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 31.9% |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 6.2 |
| State Rank | #465 of 542 | #376 of 542 |
| State Percentile | 14th | 31th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Laura E Richards School | Helen Thompson School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Laura E Richards School | Helen Thompson School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 2nd | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 228 | 257 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 31.9% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 25.9% | 12.1% |
| District | RSU 11/MSAD 11 | RSU 11/MSAD 11 |
| City | Gardiner | West Gardiner |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gardiner (04345) | West Gardiner (04345) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,844 | $68,844 |
| Median Home Value | $208,700 | $208,700 |
| Median Rent | $956 | $956 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.1% | 29.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |