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Peaks Island School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Peaks Island School is a small public elementary school located on Peaks Island, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 41 students. Despite its small size, the school consistently outperforms the Portland Public Schools district and the state of Maine in academic proficiency, with 68.42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65% in Mathematics.

One key differentiator of Peaks Island School is its racial homogeneity, with 87.8% of students identifying as white, compared to nearby schools in the Portland Public Schools district that have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (14.63%) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, both of which are favorable compared to the surrounding district.

While Peaks Island School's academic performance is impressive, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, and it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.5%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school's success may be influenced by unique geographic and demographic factors, and a more nuanced understanding of the school's context is necessary to fully appreciate its strengths and challenges. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Dora L. Small Elementary School in South Portland, also demonstrate strong academic performance, providing a useful comparison point.

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$38,812

Per pupil spending ?

24.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4 Church AV
Peaks Island, ME 04108

(207) 766-2528

District: Portland Public Schools

Students who attend Peaks Island School usually attend:

Middle:	King Middle School
High:	Casco Bay High School
	Deering High School
	Portland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Two or more races:

7.3%

African American:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 36th percentile in 2011 → 74th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (67% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 74th (2023) from a 36th-percentile low (2011)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school67%

District avg52%

Maine avg57%

Not ranked this year

Peaks Island School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

102^nd of 176Portland Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2023	75.9	75 of 290	74.1%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	136 of 284	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	92.3	2 of 261	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	59.8	82 of 258	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	41.7	119 of 186	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	77.9	14 of 209	93.3%	★★★★★
2008	87.8	6 of 195	96.9%	★★★★★
2007	73.8	30 of 198	84.8%	★★★★☆
2006	80.9	20 of 192	89.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Maine (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts68%+4 vs state

Mathematics65%+16 vs state

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Schools Near Peaks Island School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (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	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Peaks Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Church AV	Peaks Island	04108	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-2528	41	6	7.0	24.4%	36 (87.8%)	2 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)								(n/a)				$38,812
Dora L Small Elementary School	Public	K-4	87 Thompson Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-7676	193	21	9.4	28.0%	159 (82.4%)	11 (5.7%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.8%)	84.1	45^th of 289 public elementary schools	84.4%		90.8	23^rd of 288 public elementary schools	92.0%	22	71.6	74.7		$31,373
Long Island Elementary School	Public	K-5	33 Fern AVE	Long Island	04050	Cumberland County	Long Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-4414	8	2	3.6		8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$46,432
East End Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 North ST	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8228	391	40	9.7	77.2%	109 (27.9%)	190 (48.6%)	48 (12.3%)	21 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	14.2	266^th of 289 public elementary schools	8.0%		24.8	250^th of 288 public elementary schools	13.2%	16	45.7	40.7	10.0	$27,726
Frank I Brown Elementary School	Public	K-4	37 Highland AVE	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-5196	213	21	10.3	32.4%	141 (66.2%)	37 (17.4%)	16 (7.5%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)	91.2	23^rd of 289 public elementary schools	92.0%		82.5	46^th of 288 public elementary schools	84.0%	23	77.1	77.4		$26,403
Presumpscot School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 Presumpscot ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8220	266	25	10.4	59.4%	115 (43.2%)	85 (32.0%)	34 (12.8%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.8%)	71.1	88^th of 289 public elementary schools	69.6%		68.3	97^th of 288 public elementary schools	66.3%	9	76.1	65.3	18.4	$25,143
Howard C Reiche Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	166 Brackett ST	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8175	467	45	10.2	72.8%	134 (28.7%)	209 (44.8%)	100 (21.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	12.8	269^th of 289 public elementary schools	6.9%		13.4	267^th of 288 public elementary schools	7.3%	2	49.5	35.5	14.7	$24,645
James Otis Kaler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	165 South Kelsey Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 799-3214	179	22	8.0	59.2%	87 (48.6%)	40 (22.3%)	29 (16.2%)	10 (5.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)	78.4	63^rd of 289 public elementary schools	78.2%		72.6	84^th of 288 public elementary schools	70.8%	21	67.4	76.0		$29,111
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	337	32	10.4	41.2%	198 (58.8%)	81 (24.0%)	29 (8.6%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.9%)	58.9	135^th of 289 public elementary schools	53.3%		75	74^th of 288 public elementary schools	74.3%	61	66.9	58.3	29.0	$27,010
Dyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	52 Alfred Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-4845	194	20	9.5	28.4%	148 (76.3%)	20 (10.3%)	10 (5.2%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.7%)	78.8	60^th of 289 public elementary schools	79.2%		73.7	81^st of 288 public elementary schools	71.9%	21	67.1	77.8		$28,410

Frequently Asked Questions about Peaks Island School

What is the racial makeup of Peaks Island School?

Students at Peaks Island School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What schools do graduates of Peaks Island School attend?

Students who attend Peaks Island School usually go on to attend:

Middle : King Middle School
High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

What district is Peaks Island School in?

Portland Public Schools

How many students attend Peaks Island School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 41 students attended Peaks Island School.

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