- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Presque Isle Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 231086000372 · Presque Isle, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Presque Isle High School (474 students)
Presque Isle Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Presque Isle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Presque Isle H
Presque Isle High School
474 students
- This school
Presque Isle Middle School
354 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary School
325 students
- Eva Hoyt Zippe
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
289 students
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Presque Isle Middle School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Presque Isle Middle School compares
Presque Isle Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 79/Msad 01 reports $16,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.