Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caribou Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caribou Community School's student population of 752 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Caribou Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caribou Community School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
85%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caribou Community School's ranking?
Caribou Community School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Caribou Community School?
752 students attend Caribou Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Caribou Community School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caribou Community School?
Caribou Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Caribou Community School offer ?
Caribou Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caribou Community School part of?
Caribou Community School is part of RSU 39 School District.
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