Summary:
Rockland, Maine is home to a single public elementary school, South School, which serves students in grades PK-5. With an enrollment of 265 students, South School faces some challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement, but also has strengths that could be leveraged to drive improvement.
South School's academic performance has declined in recent years, with the school ranking 191 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year. While 60% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, this was below the regional and state averages. In Mathematics, 48.33% of students were proficient or better, also trailing the regional and state averages. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% suggests that student engagement is an area of concern.
However, South School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 1 could be an asset, providing more personalized attention for students. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with small but notable representations of African American, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, could be an opportunity to foster a more inclusive learning environment. With targeted interventions and support to address the school's academic and attendance challenges, South School has the potential to improve and better serve the students and families of Rockland.
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