Best Public Schools in Kittery, ME


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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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