Summary:
The Auburn Public Schools district in Maine is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the district exhibits a range of academic performance and student demographics, one school stands out as a consistent top performer - East Auburn Community School.
East Auburn Community School has consistently earned high ratings from SchoolDigger, with 5-star rankings in the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, and a 4-star rating in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (74.12%) and Mathematics (58.82%) are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools district appear to be struggling, with most ranking in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools and receiving low 1- or 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The data reveals stark disparities in school performance, with a potential correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates (a proxy for lower socioeconomic status) and lower academic proficiency. Additionally, high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 26.4%, are a significant challenge across the district. Addressing these systemic issues could be a key priority for the Auburn Public Schools district to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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