Summary:
The city of Hodgdon, Maine is home to two schools: Mill Pond School, an elementary school, and Hodgdon Middle/High School. While Mill Pond School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine, earning 5-star and 4-star ratings, Hodgdon Middle/High School has seen a decline in its state ranking, dropping from 11th out of 82 high schools in 2020-2021 to 53rd out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating.
Mill Pond School stands out with a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 26.1% compared to 37.8% at Hodgdon Middle/High School. Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with Mill Pond School having a slightly higher percentage of Native American students at 2.06%, compared to 3.35% at Hodgdon Middle/High School. The schools also have similar percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with Mill Pond School at 66.67% and Hodgdon Middle/High School at 63.64%.
The data suggests that the Regional School Unit 70/Maine School Admin District 70 may need to investigate the factors contributing to the decline in Hodgdon Middle/High School's performance and address the higher chronic absenteeism rate at that school. Additionally, the district may want to explore ways to promote inclusivity and address any potential equity issues within the Hodgdon community.
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