At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 82 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Presque Isle Middle School: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 384
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Presque Isle Middle School
Presque Isle Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Presque Isle. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Rsu 79/Msad 01. NCES reports 354 students for 2024–25.
Among 82 middle schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Maine median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (4.5%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Presque Isle Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.9%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rsu 79/Msad 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pine Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
325 reported students
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
289 reported students
Presque Isle High School
High · Grades 09–12
474 reported students
Mapleton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
228 reported students
Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Ctr
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Presque Isle Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle High School High · Rsu 79/Msad 01 | 09–12 | 474 | 1.7 mi |
| Eva Hoyt Zippel School Elementary · Rsu 79/Msad 01 | 03–05 | 289 | 1.7 mi |
| Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Ctr Other · Rsu 79/Msad 01 | Not reported | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Street Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 79/Msad 01 | PK–02 | 325 | 2.2 mi |
| Mapleton Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 79/Msad 01 | PK–05 | 228 | 5.7 mi |
| Easton Junior-Senior High Sch High · Easton Public Schools | 07–12 | 93 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Presque Isle Middle School
What grades does Presque Isle Middle School serve?
Presque Isle Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rsu 79/Msad 01.
How many students attend Presque Isle Middle School?
Presque Isle Middle School reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 82 Maine middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 384 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Presque Isle Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 354 students and 26.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Presque Isle Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Presque Isle Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rsu 79/Msad 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Presque Isle Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Presque Isle Middle School in?
Presque Isle Middle School is part of Rsu 79/Msad 01, based in Presque Isle, ME, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Presque Isle Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Presque Isle High School (1.7 mi), Eva Hoyt Zippel School (1.7 mi), Presque Isle Reg Career & Tech Ctr (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.