Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District

The Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District in Maine operates two schools: Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Deer Isle-Stonington High School. While the district as a whole is ranked 148 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating, the high school stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.8% and better performance on state assessments compared to the district and state averages.

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% compared to the high school, which also has a 23.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Both schools have enrollment numbers on the smaller side, with 228 students at the elementary school and 90 students at the high school. The elementary school has a student-teacher ratio of 10.7, while the high school has a ratio of 7.5, indicating manageable class sizes.

However, both schools perform below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). The significant difference in free and reduced lunch rates between the elementary (32.46%) and high school (61.11%) suggests that the high school student population may face more socioeconomic challenges, which could impact their academic achievement and require additional support. By addressing attendance issues and providing targeted support, the district may be able to improve the overall academic performance of its schools.