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#270 of 542 schools in ME
Top 50% in state
Presque Isle Middle School
Middle School · Rsu 79/msad 01 · Presque Isle, ME
A Rsu 79/msad 01 middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
569 Skyway Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769
- Math 84% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Presque Isle Middle School score 88% 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 46 points since 2019, reaching 88% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Presque Isle Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Training CenterPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rsu 79/msad 01
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Presque Isle Middle School is listed in RSU 79/MSAD 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Presque Isle Middle School
Presque Isle Middle School is a public middle school in Presque Isle, ME, part of Rsu 79/msad 01, serving approximately 353 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Presque Isle Middle School
What grades does Presque Isle Middle School serve?
Presque Isle Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Presque Isle Middle School?
Presque Isle Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Presque Isle Middle School rank in ME?
Presque Isle Middle School ranks #270 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Presque Isle Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Presque Isle Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Presque Isle Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Presque Isle Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Presque Isle Middle School a charter school?
No, Presque Isle Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Presque Isle Middle School a Title I school?
No, Presque Isle Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Presque Isle Middle School?
50.4% of students at Presque Isle Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Aroostook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (207) 764-4474
- 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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