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Peaks Island School vs James Otis Kaler Elementary School

James Otis Kaler Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 7.3/10. James Otis Kaler Elementary School is significantly larger with 179 students, about 3.9× the size of Peaks Island School (46). In math proficiency, James Otis Kaler Elementary School leads at 37.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Peaks Island School

Peaks Island, ME

7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th

46 students

James Otis Kaler Elementary School

South Portland, ME

8.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 4th

179 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricPeaks Island SchoolJames Otis Kaler Elementary School
Overall Rating7.3 / 108.4 / 10
Academic Score9.98.2
Growth Score5.89.2
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch21.7%46.4%
Environment Score7.16.6
State Rank#151 of 542#49 of 542
State Percentile72th91th

Test Scores

SubjectPeaks Island SchoolJames Otis Kaler Elementary School
Math Proficiency25.0%37.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency75.0%47.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailPeaks Island SchoolJames Otis Kaler Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesPre-K – 5thPre-K – 4th
Enrollment46179
Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:18.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch21.7%46.4%
DistrictPortland Public SchoolsSouth Portland Public Schools
CityPeaks IslandSouth Portland

Neighborhood

MetricPeaks Island (04108)South Portland (04106)
Median Household Income$84,120$83,744
Median Home Value$488,400$403,500
Median Rent$1,484$1,642
College Educated (Bachelor's+)69.7%49.0%
Poverty Rate15.7%6.2%
Avg Commute—18 min
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