Below Average
#453 of 542 schools in ME
Amanda C Rowe School
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23 Orono RD, Portland, ME 04102
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amanda C Rowe School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Amanda C Rowe School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,762/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,631
Median home value
$464,100
Median rent
$1,435/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwater SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Longfellow School-portlandEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Gerald E Talbot Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| St Brigid SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amanda C Rowe School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amanda C Rowe School
Amanda C Rowe School is a public elementary school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amanda C Rowe School
What grades does Amanda C Rowe School serve?
Amanda C Rowe School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Amanda C Rowe School?
Amanda C Rowe School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda C Rowe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda C Rowe School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amanda C Rowe School rank in ME?
Amanda C Rowe School ranks #453 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Amanda C Rowe School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amanda C Rowe School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amanda C Rowe School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amanda C Rowe School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Amanda C Rowe School a charter school?
No, Amanda C Rowe School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amanda C Rowe School a Title I school?
No, Amanda C Rowe School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amanda C Rowe School?
41.4% of students at Amanda C Rowe School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8205
- Area population (ZIP 04102)
- 17,642
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04102; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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