Ocean Avenue

Q: Is Ocean Avenue a good school?

Ocean Avenue ranks 110 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ocean Avenue Elementary School is a public school in Portland, Maine, serving 347 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Portland Public Schools district and the state of Maine in academic proficiency, with a diverse student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Ocean Avenue stands out for its strong academic performance, with 71.71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.86% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 62.57% and 41.62%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 23.05% African American, 8.93% Hispanic, and 3.17% Asian students, compared to some nearby schools like East End Community School and Howard C Reiche Community School. Additionally, Ocean Avenue has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (31.12%) compared to these nearby schools.

While Ocean Avenue has seen some fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, the school's consistent academic performance and focus on supporting student learning and success suggest that it is a strong option for families in the Portland area. When compared to other schools in the Portland Public Schools district, Ocean Avenue stands out as a higher-performing school with a diverse student population and a commitment to equity in education.

Detail:

Public K-5

150 Ocean AV
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 874-8180

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,513

Students who attend Ocean Avenue usually attend:

Middle:	King Middle School
High:	Casco Bay High School
	Deering High School
	Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 357

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.0%

African American:

23.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ocean Avenue ranks better than 62.1% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.36. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), African American (23.5%), Hispanic (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue is 10.5. 5 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ocean Avenue employs 33.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Avenue is $22,513, which is the 4^th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ocean Avenue was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portland Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Ocean Avenue

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Rank History for all students at Ocean Avenue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	44.04	182^nd	284	35.9%
2016	44.92	147^th	255	42.4%
2017	50.96	120^th	256	53.1%
2018	60.64	83^rd	254	67.3%
2019	57.58	97^th	258	62.4%
2021	23.97	166^th	228	27.2%
2022	58.11	87^th	210	58.6%
2023	65.36	110^th	290	62.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ocean Avenue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.60	92^nd	153	39.9%
2021	24.75	62^nd	90	31.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ocean Avenue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.61	55^th	153	64.1%
2021	19.84	73^rd	90	18.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ocean Avenue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.63	4^th	4	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Ocean Avenue

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.00	8^th	48	83.3%

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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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

An amazing school. A true ethnic mix of students racial, 2nd language, and socioeconomic. Their positive test ranking in Maine's largest city, all while having an immensely diverse student body is a testament to their dedication and commitment to success. From their International Baccalaureate program to their community integration, it is no wonder that there is a waiting list each enrollment period for out of town exceptions to attend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ocean Avenue

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	287	96	25	25	2	21	456
2014	275	101	26	24	2	20	448
2015	246	99	26	27	1	22	421
2016	256	88	20	25	4	23	416
2017	243	95	19	21	1	26	405
2018	247	81	12	23	0	18	381
2019	211	93	6	22	0	23	355
2020	202	85	10	28	0	16	341
2021	198	86	11	26	0	16	337
2022	202	78	6	26	0	18	330
2023	209	80	11	31	0	16	347
2024	207	84	12	36	0	18	357

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 Ocean Avenue

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	456	30.2	15.0	48.7
2014	448	29.5	15.1	47.8
2015	421	30.0	14.0	50.6
2016	416	36.0	11.5	44.5
2017	405	36.3	11.1	45.4
2018	381	35.6	10.7	45.1
2019	355	32.8	10.8	40.8
2020	341	31.2	10.9	43.1
2021	337	32.1	10.4	38.6
2022	330	32.0	10.3	31.5
2023	347	32.8	10.5	31.1
2024	357	33.8	10.5	37.3

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 Ocean Avenue

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	456	30.2	15.0	48.7
2014	448	29.5	15.1	47.8
2015	421	30.0	14.0	50.6
2016	416	36.0	11.5	44.5
2017	405	36.3	11.1	45.4
2018	381	35.6	10.7	45.1
2019	355	32.8	10.8	40.8
2020	341	31.2	10.9	43.1
2021	337	32.1	10.4	38.6
2022	330	32.0	10.3	31.5
2023	347	32.8	10.5	31.1
2024	357	33.8	10.5	37.3

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 Ocean Avenue

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,483
2019	$18,181
2020	$20,227
2021	$21,534
2022	$23,284
2023	$22,513

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Avenue

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 97^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 290 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Ocean Avenue)	59.2	86.8	27.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Portland Public Schools)	55.4	80.5	25.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Ocean Avenue)	42.9	83.1	40.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Portland Public Schools)	35	70.8	35.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	347	2.3%
African American	93	80	14%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	11	83.3%
Hispanic	22	31	40.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	211	209	0.9%
Two or More Races	23	16	30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	31.1%	9.7%

Schools Near Ocean Avenue

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	357	34	10.5	37.3%	207 (58.0%)	84 (23.5%)	36 (10.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	65.4	110^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	87^th of 210 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	71.7	54.9	31.3	$22,513
Longfellow School-Portland	Public	PK, KG-5	432 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8195	274	25	10.9	20.4%	217 (79.2%)	24 (8.8%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.9%)	97.7	2^nd of 290 public elementary schools	99.3%		78.5	40^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.0%	38	91.4	78.7	58.8	$19,822
Presumpscot School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 Presumpscot ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8220	243	25	9.5	57.2%	97 (39.9%)	88 (36.2%)	31 (12.8%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	48.2	172^nd of 290 public elementary schools	40.7%		33.6	142^nd of 210 public elementary schools	32.4%	30	67.0	46.7	28.1	$22,055
East End Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 North ST	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8228	396	38	10.3	71.5%	102 (25.8%)	207 (52.3%)	46 (11.6%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	18.2	265^th of 290 public elementary schools	8.6%		0.2	205^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.4%	60	52.5	39.4	15.4	$21,783
Amanda C Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Orono RD	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8205	481	41	11.8	41.4%	284 (59.0%)	107 (22.2%)	31 (6.4%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	35.5	214^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.2%		22	162^nd of 210 public elementary schools	22.9%	52	59.4	46.9	21.0	$19,556
Gerald E Talbot Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Forest AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8210	361	42	8.5	61.2%	152 (42.1%)	132 (36.6%)	32 (8.9%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	19.4	261^st of 290 public elementary schools	10.0%		2.1	201^st of 210 public elementary schools	4.3%	60	47.5	41.9		$25,102
Howard C Reiche Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	166 Brackett ST	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8175	463	40	11.4	71.3%	140 (30.2%)	193 (41.7%)	99 (21.4%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	22.3	253^rd of 290 public elementary schools	12.8%		1.4	202^nd of 210 public elementary schools	3.8%	51	54.6	40.4	20.4	$20,663
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8215	494	42	11.7	36.0%	285 (57.7%)	131 (26.5%)	17 (3.4%)	19 (3.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.1%)	66.1	107^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.1%		48.4	107^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.0%		69.4	62.2	16.4	$17,772
Frank I Brown Elementary School	Public	K-4	37 Highland AVE	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-5196	222	22	10.1	26.6%	141 (63.5%)	44 (19.8%)	14 (6.3%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)	71.7	86^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.3%		56.9	89^th of 210 public elementary schools	57.6%	3	65.4	66.3		$25,822
James Otis Kaler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	165 South Kelsey Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 799-3214	179	21	8.4	46.4%	89 (49.7%)	43 (24.0%)	28 (15.6%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.0%)	56.1	141^st of 290 public elementary schools	51.4%		20.3	166^th of 210 public elementary schools	21.0%	25	60.9	57.4		$19,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Avenue

What schools do graduates of Ocean Avenue attend?

Students who attend Ocean Avenue usually go on to attend:

Middle : King Middle School
High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

What district is Ocean Avenue in?

Portland Public Schools

How many students attend Ocean Avenue?

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Ocean Avenue.

What is the racial makeup of Ocean Avenue?

Students at Ocean Avenue are 58% White, 24% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Ocean Avenue a good school?

Ocean Avenue ranks 110^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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