Summary:
The city of Topsham, Maine is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75. The data reveals that the elementary schools, Woodside Elementary School and Williams-Cone School, are the standout performers, with high statewide rankings, low chronic absenteeism rates, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates.
The two elementary schools shine, with Williams-Cone School ranking 24th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating, and Woodside Elementary School ranking 31st and earning a 4-star rating. Both have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates, at 9.5% and 9.0% respectively, and the lowest free/reduced lunch rates among the schools. In contrast, the middle school and high school have higher chronic absenteeism rates, at 21.4% and 15.9% respectively, which could be an area for improvement.
The district as a whole is ranked 43rd out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating, indicating a relatively strong overall performance. However, the racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, with the highest percentages of non-white students at the middle and high school levels, which could be an area to explore further in terms of diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 17.06% to 25.3%, suggest that a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may have implications for resource allocation and support services.
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