Summary:
The city of Shapleigh, Maine has only one school, Shapleigh Memorial School, which serves elementary students. While the school has seen fluctuations in its state-wide performance, with a decline in its ranking and rating in the most recent school year, it also has some strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a diverse student population.
Shapleigh Memorial School's state-wide ranking has ranged from as high as 35th out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to as low as 158th out of 290 in the 2022-2023 school year. Its rating has also declined from 4 stars to 2 stars over the same period. This suggests the school may be facing some challenges that have impacted its overall performance. However, the school serves a population with some socioeconomic challenges, with 28.57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be a factor in its performance.
On a positive note, Shapleigh Memorial School has a student-teacher ratio of 11.6, which is better than 2 other elementary schools in the same Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. Additionally, while the student population is predominantly white (93.88%), the school does have some racial diversity, with small percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students. This diversity can bring valuable perspectives and experiences to the learning environment.
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