Peninsula School

Summary:

Peninsula School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Prospect Harbor, Maine, with a student population of 83 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district, which is ranked 142 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Peninsula School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.36%) compared to the surrounding schools, it also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 39.76%, compared to the state average of around 50%. The school's test scores, with 48.98% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.94% proficient or better in Math, are lower than the state averages but higher than the Regional School Unit 24 district averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 72 out of 228 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 237 out of 290 in 2022-2023, with its star rating declining from 3 to 1 over the same period, suggesting a concerning trend in the school's performance.

Interestingly, while Peninsula School's performance is below the state average, there are some exceptional nearby schools, such as Pemetic Elementary School and Lamoine Consolidated School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Maine. The low ranking and performance of Peninsula School and many of the surrounding schools in the Regional School Unit 24 district may suggest resource disparities or other systemic challenges that need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 71 Main Street
       Prospect Harbor, ME  04669


(207) 963-2003

District: Regional School Unit 24

SchoolDigger Rank:
237th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,401 Help


Students who attend Peninsula School usually attend:

High:    Sumner Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
4.8%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Peninsula School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.8%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peninsula School is 7.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District. (See more...)
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Compare Peninsula School employs 11 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peninsula School is $29,401, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Peninsula School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 24:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 24 142nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peninsula School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 48.67 136th 258 47.3%
2013 70.41 46th 261 82.4%
2015 77.59 71st 284 75.0%
2016 50.13 123rd 255 51.8%
2017 55.52 108th 256 57.8%
2018 63.62 73rd 254 71.3%
2019 29.18 200th 258 22.5%
2021 63.24 72nd 228 68.4%
2023 26.08 237th 290 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Peninsula School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 193 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 183 0 0 14 0 0 4 0 201
2012 190 2 1 12 0 0 5 0 210
2013 186 2 1 12 0 0 7 0 208
2014 190 5 3 9 0 0 6 0 213
2015 172 4 4 11 0 0 3 0 194
2016 167 0 4 13 0 0 9 0 193
2017 155 0 3 15 0 0 9 0 182
2018 147 0 3 15 0 0 7 0 172
2019 149 0 3 14 0 0 8 0 174
2020 142 0 3 11 0 0 6 0 162
2021 95 0 5 10 0 0 3 0 113
2022 121 1 4 9 0 0 7 0 142
2023 75 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peninsula School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 197 21.6 9.1 54.3
2011 201 17.2 11.6 61.7
2012 210 18.1 11.6 6.2
2013 208 17.1 12.1 63
2014 213 n/a n/a 58.7
2015 194 18.0 10.7 57.2
2016 193 17.0 11.3 58
2017 182 15.3 11.8 54.4
2018 172 15.5 11.0 58.1
2019 174 16.0 10.8 55.7
2020 162 13.9 11.6 58
2021 113 16.4 6.8 55.8
2022 142 17.4 8.1 48.6
2023 83 11.0 7.5 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peninsula School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 197 21.6 9.1 54.3
2011 201 17.2 11.6 61.7
2012 210 18.1 11.6 6.2
2013 208 17.1 12.1 63
2014 213 n/a n/a 58.7
2015 194 18.0 10.7 57.2
2016 193 17.0 11.3 58
2017 182 15.3 11.8 54.4
2018 172 15.5 11.0 58.1
2019 174 16.0 10.8 55.7
2020 162 13.9 11.6 58
2021 113 16.4 6.8 55.8
2022 142 17.4 8.1 48.6
2023 83 11.0 7.5 39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peninsula School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,411
2019 $16,591
2020 $17,444
2021 $25,930
2022 $22,710
2023 $29,401

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peninsula School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 200th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 290 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17483
 52.3%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic144
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White14975
 49.7%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%39.8%
 16%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Peninsula School

Peninsula School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Maine elementary schools.

Students at Peninsula School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Peninsula School.

Students who attend Peninsula School usually go on to attend:

High : Sumner Memorial High School


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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.

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