Summary:
The city of Deer Isle, Maine is home to two schools: Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Deer Isle-Stonington High School, which are part of the Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District. While the high school stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and better performance on state assessments, particularly in mathematics, both schools face challenges in terms of academic proficiency and student engagement.
The Deer Isle-Stonington High School has a 4-year graduation rate of 87.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a positive indicator. Additionally, the high school has outperformed the district and state averages on state assessments, with 52.38% of students proficient or better in mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to 29.71% for the district and 49.38% statewide. However, both the elementary and high school have lower proficiency rates than the state averages in English language arts, mathematics, and science.
While the Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% compared to the high school, both schools have concerning chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the high school serves a more economically disadvantaged student population, with 61.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 32.46% at the elementary school. Overall, the data suggests that while the high school is a relative standout within the district, both schools in Deer Isle face challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
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