Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peninsula School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
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 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peninsula School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Peninsula School's student population of 142 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peninsula School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peninsula School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
85%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula School's ranking?
Peninsula School is ranked #146 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Peninsula School?
142 students attend Peninsula School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Peninsula School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula School?
Peninsula School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peninsula School offer ?
Peninsula School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peninsula School part of?
Peninsula School is part of RSU 24 School District.
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