Summary:
The city of Kittery, Maine is home to two schools: Shapleigh School, a middle school, and Robert W Traip Academy, a high school. Both schools serve a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Shapleigh School stands out as a consistent performer, ranking in the top 30-31 middle schools in Maine over the past 3 years and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% and a diverse student population with 18.38% non-white students. In contrast, Robert W Traip Academy experienced a significant drop in state-wide ranking from 16th to 79th, though it has since rebounded to 54th. The high school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 29.8%, which is notably higher than the middle school.
Overall, the Kittery Public Schools district provides a range of educational opportunities for students, with Shapleigh School demonstrating consistent academic excellence and Robert W Traip Academy experiencing some fluctuations in performance. The district's diverse student population and socioeconomic makeup present both challenges and opportunities for the schools to address and support their students effectively.
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