Greenbush Public Schools

The Greenbush Public Schools district in Maine has only one school, Helen S Dunn Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This small school has faced some challenges in recent years, with its state-wide ranking dropping from 146 out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 272 out of 290 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating declining from 2 stars to 0 stars during this period.

One of the most concerning issues at Helen S Dunn Elementary is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3%, which is significantly higher than the national average. This can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with relatively low socioeconomic status, with 71.71% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level can present additional challenges for the school and its students.

Despite these challenges, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention to students. However, the school's predominantly white student population, with only small percentages of other racial groups represented, may indicate a lack of diversity or potential challenges in addressing the needs of a more diverse student body. Overall, the data suggests that the Greenbush Public Schools district and Helen S Dunn Elementary School face significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to their students.