Very Good
#120 of 542 schools in ME
Top 22% in state
Mt Desert Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Desert Public Schools · Northeast Harbor, ME
A Mount Desert Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Northeast Harbor, ME 04662
- Math 98% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Desert Elementary School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 98% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mt Desert Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,250
Median home value
$606,700
Median rent
$1,378/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemetic Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Cranberry Isles SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Tremont Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mount Desert Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $31,222NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mt Desert Elementary School is listed in Mount Desert Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Desert Elementary School
Mt Desert Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northeast Harbor, ME, part of Mount Desert Public Schools, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Desert Elementary School
What grades does Mt Desert Elementary School serve?
Mt Desert Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mt Desert Elementary School?
Mt Desert Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Desert Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Desert Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Desert Elementary School rank in ME?
Mt Desert Elementary School ranks #120 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Mt Desert Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Desert Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mt Desert Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Desert Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Desert Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mt Desert Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Desert Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mt Desert Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Desert Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Mt Desert Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (207) 276-3348
- Area population (ZIP 04662)
- 495
- Area median age
- 52.4
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 04662; 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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