Downeast School vs Eva Hoyt Zippel School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downeast School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
288 students
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Presque Isle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
289 students
| Measure | Downeast School Bangor, Maine | Eva Hoyt Zippel School Presque Isle, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 312 | #253 of 312 |
| National rank | #32662 of 50,301 | #30284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 288 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Bangor | Presque Isle |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eva Hoyt Zippel School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 38.9).
- •Downeast School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Eva Hoyt Zippel School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Eva Hoyt Zippel School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.2).
- •Eva Hoyt Zippel School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 288.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downeast School better than Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
On the Success Index (US), Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks higher (42.5 vs 38.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downeast School and Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Presque Isle in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downeast School: 288. Eva Hoyt Zippel School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downeast School and Eva Hoyt Zippel School rank in Maine?
Downeast School is 279th of 312 and Eva Hoyt Zippel School is 253rd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).