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Presque Isle Middle School

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Presque Isle Middle School ranks 64 th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

64^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 91 Maine Middle Schools

Better than 30% of Maine middle schools

Summary

Presque Isle Middle School is a public middle school in Presque Isle, Maine, serving 353 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Administrative District 01, which is ranked 85 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Presque Isle Middle School's performance ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 20th out of 93 Maine middle schools in 2021-2022 to 64th out of 91 in 2024-2025. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with stronger results in English Language Arts but weaker performance in Mathematics compared to regional and state averages. Notably, female students have consistently outperformed their male counterparts, while Native American students have achieved the highest ranking at the school. However, special education students have struggled, ranking 70th out of 86 middle schools in 2024-2025.

One significant concern at Presque Isle Middle School is the persistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 32.8% over the past few years. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 37.06% to 50.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges, along with the disparities in student group performance, may help the school improve its overall academic outcomes and provide a more equitable education for all its students.

354

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,754

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

569 Skyway St
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-4474

District: Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01

Students who attend Presque Isle Middle School usually attend:

High:

Presque Isle High School

Feeder schools for Presque Isle Middle School:

Elementary:	Eva Hoyt Zippel School
	Mapleton Elementary School
	Pine Street Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

American Indian:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 78th percentile in 2022 → 30th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (47% vs 53% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 23% Maine)

!Ranking has slipped from its 78th-percentile peak (2022) to 30th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg50%

Maine avg53%

64^th of 91

Maine public middle schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^th of 176Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01 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
2025	33.3	64 of 91	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.6	45 of 92	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	23 of 96	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	20 of 93	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	69.7	26 of 92	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	41.3	48 of 86	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.0	53 of 85	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.8	64 of 87	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	28.4	67 of 85	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.6	75 of 97	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.5	60 of 87	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.0	58 of 86	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.0	23 of 58	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.7	25 of 60	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.7	24 of 56	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	45.5	26 of 50	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.4	21 of 51	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	44.2	48 of 91	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.5	36 of 83	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.6	48 of 78	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	37.9	54 of 91	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	76.1	10 of 66	84.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	25.8	73 of 90	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	72.9	22 of 83	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	39.8	49 of 78	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	1 of 2	50.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	16.7	70 of 86	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.6	24 of 37	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	53 of 79	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	85.8	7 of 44	84.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Native American (2025)50th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2025)47th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)19th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2025)19th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts61%-3 vs state

Science43%+6 vs state

Mathematics35%-14 vs state

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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
Presque Isle Middle School	Public	6-8	569 Skyway St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	No	(207) 764-4474	354	27	13.2	53.7%	304 (85.9%)	5 (1.4%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)	33.3	64^th of 91 public middle schools	29.7%		45.6	45^th of 92 public middle schools	51.1%	19	60.7	35.2	42.6	$18,754

Frequently Asked Questions about Presque Isle Middle School

How many students attend Presque Isle Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 354 students attended Presque Isle Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Presque Isle Middle School attend?

Students who attend Presque Isle Middle School usually go on to attend Presque Isle High School

What is the racial makeup of Presque Isle Middle School?

Students at Presque Isle Middle School are 86% White, 5% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Presque Isle Middle School in?

Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01

Is Presque Isle Middle School a good school?

Presque Isle Middle School ranks 64^th of 91 Maine middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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