Excellent
#60 of 542 schools in ME
Top 11% in state
Ocean Avenue
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
150 Ocean AV, Portland, ME 04103
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocean Avenue score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 35 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocean Avenue 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 81Very Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- 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
$90,682
Median home value
$421,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow School-portlandEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| St Brigid SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Levey Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Glickman AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Ocean Avenue is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocean Avenue
Ocean Avenue is a public elementary school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocean Avenue
What grades does Ocean Avenue serve?
Ocean Avenue serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ocean Avenue?
Ocean Avenue has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocean Avenue rank in ME?
Ocean Avenue ranks #60 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ocean Avenue's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocean Avenue has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Ocean Avenue?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocean Avenue has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Ocean Avenue a charter school?
No, Ocean Avenue is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocean Avenue a Title I school?
No, Ocean Avenue is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocean Avenue?
37.3% of students at Ocean Avenue 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8180
- Area population (ZIP 04103)
- 31,705
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 04103; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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