Serving 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pemetic Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pemetic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Pemetic Elementary School's student population of 122 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Pemetic Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pemetic Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pemetic Elementary School's ranking?
Pemetic Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Pemetic Elementary School?
122 students attend Pemetic Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pemetic Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pemetic Elementary School?
Pemetic Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pemetic Elementary School offer ?
Pemetic Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pemetic Elementary School part of?
Pemetic Elementary School is part of Southwest Harbor School District.
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