Serving 38 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 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 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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-5
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- 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
Peaks Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peaks Island School's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peaks Island 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 Peaks Island School is 0.31, 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
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
3%
Black
5%
4%
White
82%
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
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
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 Peaks Island School's ranking?
Peaks Island 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 Peaks Island School?
38 students attend Peaks Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Peaks Island School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peaks Island School?
Peaks Island School has a student ration of 8:1, 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?
Peaks Island School is part of Portland Public Schools School District.
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