James Otis Kaler Elementary School

James Otis Kaler Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
165 S Kelsey St,  South Portland, ME
South Portland Public Schools
3.6
220 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.6%
State Average
36.4%
Math
57.4%
State Average
48.7%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
218:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
47.3%
Black
35%
Hispanic
8.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/13/2022
Thank goodness we found a home in Scarborough school system. I cannot even begin to describe the horrors I went though with not only the previous principal but multiple uneducated teachers at this school. They allow bullying with just a slap on the wrist not only from children but my daughters teach...
5.0 parent
10/6/2016
Kaler school is very diverse--my sons attend classes with children from all over the world: Bangladesh, France, Cambodia, Switzerland, and the Congo to name a few. They are exposed to different languages and cultures, and it is a great learning experience. I am a big fan of the "melting pot" classro...
5.0 teacher
3/21/2012
Kaler School is a wonderful school to teach at! Project based learning model has been a great change for students in that learning becomes more hands on and relevant for the students. The students become problem solvers for real life, relevant problems. The students seem to feel the strong sense of...
5.0 teacher
1/18/2012
Kaler Elementary School is the first elementary school in South Portland that is trying a Project Based Learning approach. This has been a wonderful way to have students lead the learning. The final products students have created really reflect the use of 21 Century Skills. Students and teachers als...

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