Summary:
Bar Harbor Public Schools is home to a single exceptional elementary school, Conners-Emerson School, which has consistently ranked among the top 10 elementary schools in Maine over the past three school years. This school has maintained a 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is one of the highest-performing schools in the state.
Conners-Emerson School's academic performance is truly standout, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly exceeding the state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 86.22% in ELA, 83.7% in Math, and 65.59% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.84%, 49.38%, and 36.18%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 7.5, suggesting a high level of individual attention for students.
While Conners-Emerson School has a relatively low percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a free and reduced lunch rate of 15.03% in 2023-2024, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the same year is an area that could be improved. Overall, Bar Harbor Public Schools is fortunate to have such an exceptional elementary school within its district, providing a high-quality education for its students.
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