Top Rankings
MT Desert Csd School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 474 students in MT Desert Csd School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in MT Desert Csd School District have an average math proficiency score of 92% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
599 Schools
# Students
474 Students
167,601 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
15,305 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
MT Desert Csd School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.26
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,265 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
3%
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,868 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
16 Students
8,330 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
416 Students
143,450 Students
% White Students
88%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
6,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,349
# Students in K Grade:
-
11,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
119
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,008 is higher than the state median of $21,583. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,593 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,008
$21,583
Spending / Student
$25,593
$21,174
Best MT Desert Csd School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Desert Island High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Desert Csd School District?
MT Desert Csd School District manages 1 public schools serving 474 students.
What is the rank of MT Desert Csd School District?
MT Desert Csd School District is ranked #14 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Desert Csd School District?
88% of MT Desert Csd School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Desert Csd School District?
MT Desert Csd School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is MT Desert Csd School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,593 is higher than the state median of $21,174. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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