Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pemetic Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 90-94% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pemetic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pemetic Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pemetic Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pemetic Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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
#84 out of 508 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pemetic Elementary School's ranking?
Pemetic Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Pemetic Elementary School?
133 students attend Pemetic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Pemetic Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pemetic Elementary School?
Pemetic Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pemetic Elementary School offer ?
Pemetic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pemetic Elementary School part of?
Pemetic Elementary School is part of Southwest Harbor Public Schools School District.
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