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8.1 avg / 10

Mt Desert CSD School District

School District · Mount Desert, Maine

Students: 474
Teachers (FTE): 54

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

1

1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,737

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.8:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$24,737

+$5,881 vs Maine median

District size

474 students

Smaller than Maine median

About Mt Desert CSD

Mt Desert CSD is a Mount Desert, Maine school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 474 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $24,737 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Mt Desert CSD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Mt Desert Island High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Mt Desert CSD students show an average math proficiency of 78.8% and ELA proficiency of 88.8%.

The district includes 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Mt Desert CSD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 78.8%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 88.8%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Mt Desert CSD with test data.

Schools in Mt Desert CSD

1 schools

District Details

State
Maine
City
Mount Desert
Total Enrollment
474
Teachers (FTE)
54
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mt Desert CSD?

Mt Desert CSD has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Mt Desert CSD?

The average composite rating for Mt Desert CSD is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mt Desert CSD?

Mt Desert CSD spends $24,737 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt Desert CSD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Mt Desert CSD is 8.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Mt Desert CSD?

Mt Desert Island High School is the highest-rated school in Mt Desert CSD with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Mt Desert CSD?

Across schools in Mt Desert CSD with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 88.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
78.8%
ELA Proficiency
88.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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