Ocean Avenue Elementary School is a kindergarten through fifth-grade school in Woodford's Corner section of Back Cove. As a public school, it is part of the Portland Public Schools District. An authorized International Baccalaureate World School since 2016, the academic framework guides students toward becoming independent, internationally minded learners through an inquiry-based curriculum. The school has technology in each classroom and Chromebooks for each student in second through fifth grade.
Ocean Avenue School has an active Parent-Teacher Organization. The school community is also active within the local neighborhood, and common activities and events can be found on the school's page.
The architects for Ocean Avenue Elementary incorporated the latest sustainable and energy-efficient features in the school's design. An inviting entry plaza greets students with playful and original sculptures. Natural light streams through large windows in common areas and classes. The classrooms look out on the surrounding woods and wetlands, creating a connection to nature and exposure to sustainable features. In a nod to the school's historic past, two murals in the main hallway were reinstalled from the previous Nathan Clifford school, which celebrate Maine's marine and agricultural traditions.
Ocean Avenue Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
150 Ocean Ave,
Portland, ME
Portland Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Beverly Stevens
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
31.2%
State Average
36.4%
Math
54.9%
State Average
48.7%
Student Diversity
Male
59.7%
Female
40.3%
White
60.2%
Black
23.1%
Hispanic
8.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
5/13/2022
Our daughter has been at this school since Kindergarden. They are very diverse and do get many students throughout the year. It is a multilingual /cultural school which shows our young minds the importance of equality in this real world. Some school may not be as diverse or cultural which I think is...
11/18/2021
Ocean Avenue is a wonderful school. The student body is diverse and this is embraced in the school culture. Teachers care about the success of the students and those with different learning abilities are supported so that the can also succeed. It is the only International Baccalaureate elementary sc...
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$682,023
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Average Household Income
$131,115
% of College Grads
69.2%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
1,646 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Edward Payson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Heseltine Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Canco Woods
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Canco Woods
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
Longfellow Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Baxter Woods
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Lake
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Ocean Avenue Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Portland, ME and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Maine. The school has a total enrollment of 330 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Ocean Avenue Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $682,023. Discover additional schools in the area, like Deering High School, Portland Arts & Technology High School, Portland High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ocean Avenue Elementary School.