Needs Improvement
#501 of 542 schools in ME
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Elementary School · Rsu 79/msad 01 · Presque Isle, ME
A Rsu 79/msad 01 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
42 Griffin Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eva Hoyt Zippel School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eva Hoyt Zippel School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Presque Isle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,396
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Training CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Mapleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 79/msad 01
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eva Hoyt Zippel School is listed in RSU 79/MSAD 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Eva Hoyt Zippel School is a public elementary school in Presque Isle, ME, part of Rsu 79/msad 01, serving approximately 275 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eva Hoyt Zippel School
What grades does Eva Hoyt Zippel School serve?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Hoyt Zippel School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eva Hoyt Zippel School rank in ME?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks #501 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Eva Hoyt Zippel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eva Hoyt Zippel School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eva Hoyt Zippel School a charter school?
No, Eva Hoyt Zippel School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eva Hoyt Zippel School a Title I school?
No, Eva Hoyt Zippel School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
52.0% of students at Eva Hoyt Zippel School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (207) 764-8106
- Area population (ZIP 04769)
- 8,736
- Area average commute
- 14.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04769; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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