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#414 of 542 schools in ME
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
166 Brackett ST, Portland, ME 04102
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard C Reiche Community Sch score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard C Reiche Community Sch 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynflete SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Levey Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Frank I Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 148 | 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
- #12 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
Howard C Reiche Community Sch is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Howard C Reiche Community Sch is a public elementary school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 463 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard C Reiche Community Sch
What grades does Howard C Reiche Community Sch serve?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard C Reiche Community Sch is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard C Reiche Community Sch rank in ME?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch ranks #414 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Howard C Reiche Community Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard C Reiche Community Sch has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howard C Reiche Community Sch a charter school?
No, Howard C Reiche Community Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard C Reiche Community Sch a Title I school?
No, Howard C Reiche Community Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
71.3% of students at Howard C Reiche Community Sch 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
- 463
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8175
- 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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