Mount Desert Elementary School sits in Northeast Harbor Maine. It teaches kids from pre-K to 8th grade. About 155 students go there. The school has a low student–teacher ratio of 8:1. It ranks among the top 1% of public schools in Maine. Between 95% and 98% of its students show proficiency in math and reading. This program gives students hands-on learning. It brings science and sustainability into daily lessons. The school staff uses Responsive Classroom methods. They also focus on SEL in their teaching. These approaches help students grow and. About 11% of students can get free lunch. MDES holds the #3 spot in Maine and the #1 spot in Hancock County. The school does well because of its strong academics, real-world learning, and teaching that fits each student.
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New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
153 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
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Mount Desert Elementary is making headlines for its award-winning garden, efforts to reduce single-use plastics, and a partnership with MDI Bio Lab to help address the science teacher shortage.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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