Mt Desert Elementary School

8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mt Desert Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5% in ME
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Desert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Mt Desert Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Desert Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Desert Elementary School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#20 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
81%
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≥95%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Desert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
86%
87%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
This chart display the diversity score of Mt Desert Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Desert Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Desert Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Mt Desert Elementary School?
145 students attend Mt Desert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mt Desert Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Desert Elementary School?
Mt Desert Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, 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 Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mt Desert Elementary School part of?
Mt Desert Elementary School is part of Mount Desert Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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