Summary:
The Cutler Public Schools district in Maine consists of a single school, Bay Ridge Elementary, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 55 students. While Bay Ridge Elementary was once a relatively strong performer among Maine elementary schools, its state-wide ranking has declined over the past 15 years, dropping from 103 out of 209 schools in 2008-2009 to 162 out of 290 in the current 2022-2023 school year.
Bay Ridge Elementary has a notably homogeneous student population, with 89.09% of students identifying as white. This lack of racial diversity may be an area for the district to examine. Additionally, the school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, with nearly half (49.09%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% may also be impacting student learning and achievement.
Overall, the data suggests that Bay Ridge Elementary faces some challenges, including its declining state-wide ranking, high rates of economic disadvantage, and chronic absenteeism among its students. The Cutler Public Schools district may want to investigate these issues and work to improve the performance and outcomes for students at this sole school in the district.
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