Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mt Desert Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in ME
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Mt Desert Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Desert Elementary School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Mt Desert Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Mt Desert Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Desert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conners-emerson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Desert Elementary School?
159 students attend Mt Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mt Desert Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Desert Elementary School?
Mt Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt Desert Elementary School offer ?
Mt Desert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mt Desert Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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