Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cranberry Isles School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in ME)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cranberry Isles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cranberry Isles School's student population of 5 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cranberry Isles School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Hispanic
20%
4%
White
80%
85%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Cranberry Isles School?
5 students attend Cranberry Isles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cranberry Isles School students are White, and 20% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranberry Isles School?
Cranberry Isles School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cranberry Isles School offer ?
Cranberry Isles School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cranberry Isles School part of?
Cranberry Isles School is part of Cranberry Isles School District.
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