Penobscot Public Schools


Summary:

Penobscot Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that serves the local community with just one school, Penobscot Elementary School. This school has demonstrated consistent improvement in its academic performance, moving from the 87th percentile in the state to the 21st percentile in the most recent year. With a small student population of 69 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.9, Penobscot Elementary provides a personalized learning environment for its predominantly white student body.

While the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating an affluent community, it faces the challenge of a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2%. This is an area the school may need to address to ensure all students are engaged and attending regularly. Additionally, the school's diversity, though limited, could provide valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning and understanding that the school may wish to explore further.

Overall, Penobscot Public Schools and its sole school, Penobscot Elementary, have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. By addressing the issue of chronic absenteeism and exploring ways to further diversify its student population, the school can continue to provide a high-quality education to the local community.

District Detail

 20 Hinckley Ridge Rd
Blue Hill, ME 04614

 (207) 374-9927

SchoolDigger Rank:
16th of 177 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 69

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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