Amanda C Rowe School

Summary:

Amanda C Rowe School is an elementary school in Portland, Maine, serving 449 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Amanda C Rowe School has a relatively diverse student population, with 61.02% White, 18.04% African American, 7.13% Hispanic, and 4.9% Asian students, its academic performance lags behind state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 59.43% in English Language Arts, 46.91% in Math, and 20.97% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63%, 48.68%, and 36.36%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.9% to 18.9% over the past three years, significantly higher than nearby schools like Harrison Lyseth Elementary School (12.3%) and Ocean Avenue (13.1%).

Compared to other schools in the Portland Public Schools district, Amanda C Rowe School generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, with 38.08% to 43.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. These factors may contribute to the school's declining statewide ranking, from 135th out of 256 Maine elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 214th out of 290 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to help the school and its students succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 23 Orono RD
       Portland, ME  04102


(207) 874-8205

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,556 Help


Students who attend Amanda C Rowe School usually attend:

High:    Casco Bay High School
    Deering High School
    Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
African American:
18.0%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Compare Details Amanda C Rowe School ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), African American (18%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amanda C Rowe School is 11. 7 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Amanda C Rowe School employs 40.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amanda C Rowe School is $19,556. 8 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Amanda C Rowe School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland Public Schools 119th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amanda C Rowe School

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Rank History for all students at Amanda C Rowe School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.99 98th 192 49.0%
2007 46.18 115th 198 41.9%
2008 53.42 90th 195 53.8%
2009 50.70 105th 209 49.8%
2010 70.32 36th 193 81.3%
2011 47.00 108th 186 41.9%
2012 49.43 131st 258 49.2%
2013 25.23 230th 261 11.9%
2015 40.79 201st 284 29.2%
2016 51.35 116th 255 54.5%
2017 45.61 135th 256 47.3%
2018 31.74 194th 254 23.6%
2019 23.13 219th 258 15.1%
2021 9.14 200th 228 12.3%
2022 22.03 162nd 210 22.9%
2023 35.48 214th 290 26.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Amanda C Rowe School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.66 80th 82 2.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Amanda C Rowe School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.95 136th 153 11.1%
2021 2.17 87th 90 3.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Amanda C Rowe School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.68 138th 153 9.8%
2021 30.67 65th 90 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Amanda C Rowe School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.64 41st 48 14.6%
2021 45.66 15th 31 51.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, December 16, 2016

Open Quote Dedicated teachers, creative learning opportunities. This is a school with a large immigrant population, so test scores are lower due to many ESL learners. But everyone is so committed to fostering a great environment here. We chose this school over all others in the district and have not been disappointed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Amanda C Rowe School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 422 422
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 437 437
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 426 426
1994 467 14 14 1 0 n/a n/a -12 484
1995 435 15 28 2 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1996 435 15 28 2 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1997 431 23 23 6 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 423 30 31 8 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1999 352 17 40 10 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 344 17 63 9 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 310 30 67 15 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 337 29 80 10 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 337 29 80 10 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 309 28 82 12 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 327 29 78 7 1 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 324 38 73 7 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 342 46 75 6 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 349 44 75 6 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2009 325 37 74 15 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2010 350 30 68 16 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2011 323 46 67 21 1 0 1 0 459
2012 296 39 56 31 1 0 26 0 449
2013 300 35 46 33 0 0 26 0 440
2014 299 45 43 37 2 0 25 0 451
2015 267 48 43 36 2 0 25 0 421
2016 252 40 38 34 2 0 29 0 395
2017 271 35 41 43 2 0 33 0 425
2018 254 42 39 32 3 0 33 0 403
2019 279 39 36 37 3 0 35 0 429
2020 268 48 30 40 2 0 38 0 426
2021 274 62 29 32 1 0 39 0 437
2022 269 63 30 37 1 0 42 0 442
2023 274 81 22 32 0 0 40 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amanda C Rowe School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 422 32.4 13.0 n/a
1992 437 33.6 13.0 n/a
1993 426 33.7 12.6 30.3
1994 484 33.6 14.4 23.8
1995 481 32.4 14.8 25.6
1996 481 32.4 14.8 25.6
1997 484 32.2 15.0 27.9
1998 494 33.3 14.8 30.2
1999 419 34.5 12.1 31.5
2000 433 30.4 14.2 33.7
2001 422 34.1 12.4 32.7
2002 457 33.1 13.8 35.4
2003 457 33.1 13.8 35.4
2004 432 33.2 13.0 35.2
2005 442 36.5 12.1 33.3
2006 444 36.0 12.3 32.7
2007 470 35.7 13.2 34.5
2008 475 34.9 13.6 33.5
2009 452 37.1 10.3 31.6
2010 465 36.2 12.8 34.8
2011 459 36.6 12.5 40.7
2012 449 34.1 13.1 2.9
2013 440 34.9 12.5 39.8
2014 451 34.2 13.1 43
2015 421 31.0 13.5 48
2016 395 33.0 11.9 46.3
2017 425 33.0 12.8 49.2
2018 403 30.0 13.4 47.9
2019 429 33.5 12.8 43.8
2020 426 35.4 12.0 46.2
2021 437 36.2 12.0 43.9
2022 442 37.5 11.7 39.6
2023 449 40.6 11.0 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amanda C Rowe School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 422 32.4 13.0 n/a
1992 437 33.6 13.0 n/a
1993 426 33.7 12.6 30.3
1994 484 33.6 14.4 23.8
1995 481 32.4 14.8 25.6
1996 481 32.4 14.8 25.6
1997 484 32.2 15.0 27.9
1998 494 33.3 14.8 30.2
1999 419 34.5 12.1 31.5
2000 433 30.4 14.2 33.7
2001 422 34.1 12.4 32.7
2002 457 33.1 13.8 35.4
2003 457 33.1 13.8 35.4
2004 432 33.2 13.0 35.2
2005 442 36.5 12.1 33.3
2006 444 36.0 12.3 32.7
2007 470 35.7 13.2 34.5
2008 475 34.9 13.6 33.5
2009 452 37.1 10.3 31.6
2010 465 36.2 12.8 34.8
2011 459 36.6 12.5 40.7
2012 449 34.1 13.1 2.9
2013 440 34.9 12.5 39.8
2014 451 34.2 13.1 43
2015 421 31.0 13.5 48
2016 395 33.0 11.9 46.3
2017 425 33.0 12.8 49.2
2018 403 30.0 13.4 47.9
2019 429 33.5 12.8 43.8
2020 426 35.4 12.0 46.2
2021 437 36.2 12.0 43.9
2022 442 37.5 11.7 39.6
2023 449 40.6 11.0 38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amanda C Rowe School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,319
2019 $15,234
2020 $16,653
2021 $17,684
2022 $18,556
2023 $19,556

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amanda C Rowe School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 214th of 290 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Amanda C Rowe School)41.781.4
 39.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Portland Public Schools)55.480.5
 25.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Amanda C Rowe School)32.471.5
 39.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Portland Public Schools)3570.8
 35.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students429449
 4.7%
African American3981
 107.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian3622
 38.9%
Hispanic3732
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White279274
 1.8%
Two or More Races3540
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%38.1%
 5.7%


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Students who attend Amanda C Rowe School usually go on to attend:

High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

Students at Amanda C Rowe School are 61% White, 18% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Amanda C Rowe School.

Amanda C Rowe School ranks 214th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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