Elementary Schools in Pembroke Public Schools

Summary:

Pembroke Public Schools in Maine has one standout elementary school, Pembroke Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state. Despite serving a student population with significant economic challenges, Pembroke Elementary has demonstrated impressive academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Pembroke Elementary School ranked 19th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is noteworthy, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 41.67% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Pembroke Elementary's low student-teacher ratio of 6.7 may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

However, the school faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the 2023-2024 school year and a high percentage of students (71.43%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's state ranking has fluctuated in recent years, from a high of 19th to a low of 150th, suggesting inconsistencies in its performance. Further analysis of the factors contributing to these changes could provide valuable insights for the Pembroke Public Schools district and the broader education community.

District Detail

423 US Route 1
Pembroke, ME 04666

(207) 853-2567

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 83

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Pembroke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	36 U S Route 1	Pembroke	04666	Washington County	Pembroke Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 726-5564	83	8	10.3	71.1%	69 (83.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	55.2	150^th of 289 public elementary schools	48.1%		70.4	92^nd of 288 public elementary schools	68.1%	58	75.0	41.7	$32,501

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Education in Unorganized Terr	3.18 mi	3	129^th
Perry Public Schools	7.73 mi	1	95^th
Sipayik Elementary School	7.74 mi	1
Robbinston Public Schools	9.53 mi	1
Whiting Public Schools	10.6 mi	1	169^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.