Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cranberry Isles 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 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranberry Isles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cranberry Isles School's student population of 10 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cranberry Isles School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranberry Isles School is 0.32, 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
#492 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
80%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranberry Isles School's ranking?
Cranberry Isles School is ranked #492 out of 508 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 81% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Cranberry Isles School?
10 students attend Cranberry Isles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cranberry Isles School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cranberry Isles School?
Cranberry Isles School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cranberry Isles School offer ?
Cranberry Isles School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cranberry Isles School part of?
Cranberry Isles School is part of Cranberry Isles Public Schools School District.
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