Summary:
The Greenbush Public Schools district in Maine has only one elementary school, Helen S Dunn Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large economically disadvantaged student population.
In the 2022-2023 school year, Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranked 272 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant decline from its 2-star rating in 2018-2019. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50%) and Mathematics (34.94%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively, as well as the Greenbush Public Schools district averages of 44.79% in ELA and 31.96% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3%, which may contribute to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which could suggest smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the high percentage of students (71.71%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance and attendance issues. Addressing these concerns will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school and its community.
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