Summary:
The city of Harpswell, Maine is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals notable differences in the performance and demographics of these institutions, providing valuable insights for parents and the community.
The standout school in Harpswell is Harpswell Community School, an elementary school that has consistently ranked in the top half of Maine elementary schools. With a chronic absenteeism rate of just 22.3% and a higher percentage of white students (96.72%), this school appears to be providing a strong educational foundation for its students. In contrast, the Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 high school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 110 out of 114 Maine high schools in 2018-2019 to 65 out of 123 in 2022-2023. This high school also faces challenges with a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 57.5%.
The data also reveals differences in the racial diversity and socioeconomic backgrounds of students across the schools. While Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 middle school has a more diverse student population, the elementary school has a much higher percentage of white students. Additionally, the free and reduced lunch rates vary, with the high school having the highest rate at 31.18% and the middle school having the lowest rate at 21.79%. These factors may contribute to the varying educational experiences and outcomes observed across the schools in Harpswell.
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