Mt Desert Elementary School vs Pemetic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Desert Elementary School
Northeast Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
161 students
Pemetic Elementary School
Southwest Harbor · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
127 students
| Measure | Mt Desert Elementary School Northeast Harbor, Maine | Pemetic Elementary School Southwest Harbor, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 312 | #66 of 312 |
| National rank | #3584 of 50,301 | #11181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 161 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Northeast Harbor | Southwest Harbor |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Desert Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 70.2).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 38.6%).
- •Pemetic Elementary School does better on students per teacher (5.5 vs 7.3).
- •Mt Desert Elementary School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 127.
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 Mt Desert Elementary School better than Pemetic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Desert Elementary School ranks higher (82.6 vs 70.2 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 Mt Desert Elementary School and Pemetic Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Desert Elementary School: 161. Pemetic Elementary School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Desert Elementary School and Pemetic Elementary School rank in Maine?
Mt Desert Elementary School is 21st of 312 and Pemetic Elementary School is 66th of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).