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Ocean Avenue vs. Longfellow School-portland

Should you attend Ocean Avenue or Longfellow School-portland? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ocean Avenue
150 Ocean Av
Portland, ME 04103
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Longfellow School-portland
432 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Longfellow School-portland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocean Avenue ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longfellow School-portland ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
274 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean Avenue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Longfellow School-portland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean Avenue.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Longfellow School-portland.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean Avenue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Longfellow School-portland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Avenue with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Longfellow School-portland with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#123 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
#11 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean Avenue, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Longfellow School-portland, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in ME)
75-79%
(Top 5% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Avenue who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow School-portland who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ocean Avenue who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Longfellow School-portland who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portland Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 10% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ocean Avenue by grade.
This chart displays the students of Longfellow School-portland by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
49
44
Grade 1 Students
60
37
Grade 2 Students
72
45
Grade 3 Students
56
48
Grade 4 Students
62
36
Grade 5 Students
58
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ocean Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ocean Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ocean Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
58%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ocean Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ocean Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Longfellow School-portland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portland Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ocean Avenue, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ocean Avenue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean Avenue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Longfellow School-portland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portland Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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