Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peaks Island School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Peaks Island School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peaks Island School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Peaks Island School is ranked #456 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Peaks Island School?
41 students attend Peaks Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Peaks Island School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peaks Island School?
Peaks Island School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peaks Island School offer ?
Peaks Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peaks Island School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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