East Machias Public Schools


Summary:

The East Machias Public Schools district in Maine has only one school, Elm Street School-East Machias, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This elementary school has a predominantly white student population, with 98.4% of students identifying as white. While the school's performance ranking on SchoolDigger has fluctuated over the years, it currently ranks 138 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and has a 3-star rating.

Elm Street School-East Machias faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 42.25% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio is 12.8, which is a positive indicator of the level of individual attention students may receive. However, the lack of racial diversity in the student body may be a concern and could indicate potential challenges in providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Overall, the analysis of the lone school in the East Machias Public Schools district highlights the need for further investigation to understand the school's performance trends, the factors contributing to its chronic absenteeism, and the implications of its demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Comparing this school to other schools in the district or state could provide additional context and insights to help parents and the community better understand the educational opportunities and challenges faced by students in this area.

District Detail

 291 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654

 (207) 255-6585

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 177 Maine districts

See the 2023 Maine District rankings!
Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 187

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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