Spurwink School vs. Aucocisco School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Spurwink School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Overview
Founded in 1960 in Portland, Maine, Spurwink has developed into a premiere treatment facility that has gained the respect and admiration of state leaders, mental health providers and communities throughout Maine.
We are a network of professionals providing mental health, educational and residential services for children, adolescents and adults.
Spurwink works to improve and maintain the highest possible level of functioning for individuals served.
Spurwink provides a stable, emotionally supportive environment in which clients can develop self-esteem and learn new skills.
The wide array of programs and services is designed to meet the identified needs of each client and, to this end, each client's program is highly individualized and continually reviewed, monitored and refined.
Aucocisco School and Learning Center provides comprehensive services to students with unique learning needs, whether they need a full- or part-time school placement or an after-school program.
At Aucocisco School, we believe that children are well behaved when their needs are met, their differences are respected, and they are in a place where they want to be.
Grades Offered
NS-NS
4-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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dyslexia, learning differences, non-verbal learning disabilities, adhd, speech and language difficulties, Asperger
Year Founded
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1994
Students Body
Total Students
231 students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
10%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
2
Grade 5 Students
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2
Grade 6 Students
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4
Grade 7 Students
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4
Grade 8 Students
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5
Grade 9 Students
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1
Grade 10 Students
-
2
Grade 11 Students
-
1
Grade 12 Students
-
2
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
8 teachers
Average Class Size
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5
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:3
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
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Barbara Melnick