Reiche Community School is an elementary school located on Brackett Street in Portland’s West End neighborhood. The school prides itself on being Maine’s first teacher-led school. Instead of being administered by a principal, the school is directed by four committees of teachers and a leadership team that collaborates with parents and students.
In 2015, Reiche Community School and Portland Public Schools won a national award for this cooperative and innovative approach, which transformed the school into a nontraditional and unique educational option for students in the Portland area.
With students from 22 different countries speaking 29 different languages, Reiche is one of Portland’s most diverse elementary schools. The school has an active parent-teacher organization that fundraises for student activities like yoga and dance classes. Reiche’s Green Team has also worked to incorporate green space into the school’s facility, including a vegetable garden and outdoor classroom areas.
Reiche is one of several Portland schools that is due for renovation. Construction began in the summer of 2022 and is expected to be finished by the winter of 2023.
Reiche Community School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
166 Brackett St,
Portland, ME
Portland Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
20.4%
State Average
36.4%
Math
40.4%
State Average
48.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
393:1
Student Diversity
Female
52%
Male
48%
White
36.1%
Black
34%
Hispanic
24.1%
Two or more races
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
11/30/2023
Both of my children went to Reiche. I don't usually post reviews online, but after seeing the horrible rating on this site, I felt compelled. The teachers are incredible: hardworking, intelligent, creative, and caring. They are so good at building community in an amazingly diverse school for Maine....
10/14/2023
A great school to teach at. We celebrate our diversity and teachers are passionate about helping every student succeed. We also have great parents who work with us as a team to help students succeed. Our students enjoy being there and we welcome everyone from all over the world.
4/29/2014
I have been a guest teacher at Portland Schools, K-5 for over 2 years. I rate Reiche #1. Team Leaders, Teachers, and all Staff are dedicated and passionate professionals. The students are engaged in learning and altogether help to build a wonderful community!
1/6/2014
The teachers and staff are truly dedicated to making this a community school. My two children attend this school and I feel we are really a part of the Reiche family. The staff is always accessible to discuss ideas and/or address any concerns. It is empowering to have a respected voice in my childre...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About West End
List Price Range
$329K - $2.7M
Homes For Sale
18
Average Home Value
$850,359
Median Lot Size
3,920 Sq Ft
% Renters
71%
Household Income
$97,467
% of College Grads
64.4%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,996 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
41.4%
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- Basketball
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- Picnic Area
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