Below Average
#487 of 542 schools in ME
Peaks Island School
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Peaks Island, ME
A Portland Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4 Church AV, Peaks Island, ME 04108
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peaks Island School score 82% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 83% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peaks Island 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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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
$84,120
Median home value
$488,400
Median rent
$1,484/mo
College educated
69.7%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dora L Small Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Long Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| East End Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 148 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peaks Island School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peaks Island School
Peaks Island School is a public elementary school in Peaks Island, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 46 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peaks Island School
What grades does Peaks Island School serve?
Peaks Island School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Peaks Island School?
Peaks Island School has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaks Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaks Island School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peaks Island School rank in ME?
Peaks Island School ranks #487 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Peaks Island School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peaks Island School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Peaks Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peaks Island School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peaks Island School a charter school?
No, Peaks Island School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peaks Island School a Title I school?
No, Peaks Island School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peaks Island School?
21.7% of students at Peaks Island 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (207) 766-2528
- Area population (ZIP 04108)
- 788
- Area median age
- 60
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 04108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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