Enrollment
354
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Presque Isle, ME
Presque Isle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Presque Isle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231086000372
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Presque Isle Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Presque Isle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Presque Isle Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Presque Isle Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 79/Msad 01 · Maine
NCES ID 231086000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Presque Isle Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Presque Isle Middle School
Presque Isle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Presque Isle, Maine, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.8% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 354 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rsu 79/Msad 01 also operates Presque Isle High School (474 students) and Pine Street Elementary School (325 students) alongside Presque Isle Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Presque Isle Middle School compares
Presque Isle Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 1% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Maine - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Presque Isle Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 79/Msad 01, which includes Presque Isle Middle School.
$16,806
Per student
-16%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Presque Isle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eva Hoyt Zippel School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Presque Isle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Presque Isle Middle School
How many students attend Presque Isle Middle School?
Presque Isle Middle School has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Presque Isle, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presque Isle Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Presque Isle Middle School?
33.8% of students at Presque Isle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Presque Isle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Presque Isle Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Presque Isle, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Presque Isle Middle School?
Presque Isle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Presque Isle Middle School rank among public schools in Presque Isle?
By Resource Investment Index, Presque Isle Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Presque Isle on the city page.
Is Presque Isle Middle School a good school?
Presque Isle Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 79/Msad 01?
Besides Presque Isle Middle School, Rsu 79/Msad 01 also operates Presque Isle High School (474 students), Pine Street Elementary School (325 students), and Eva Hoyt Zippel School (289 students). See the Rsu 79/Msad 01 district page for the complete list.
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