James Otis Kaler Elementary School, ME
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 5Pre-Kindergarten Offered
165 South Kelsey Street, South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
How James Otis Kaler Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score46
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at James Otis Kaler Elementary School
231Students
100%Low-Income Students
21Teachers
11 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 58% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 12% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 17% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 11% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 18% | 15% | 14% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 3% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 90% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 2% | 22% |
| Native American | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 8% | 2% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at James Otis Kaler Elementary School
37%Math Proficiency
52%Reading Proficiency
44%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Male | 42% | 42% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 46% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 54% | 46% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 35% | 43% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 51% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 38% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 44% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 48% | 43% |
| Limited English | 50% | 33% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 34% | 34% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 26% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at James Otis Kaler Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | ME | US |
|---|
Location Map
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