Machias Public Schools

The Machias Public Schools district in Maine consists of two schools: Rose M Gaffney School, an elementary school, and Machias Memorial High School. Both schools in the district have relatively low rankings and performance metrics compared to other schools in the state, with Machias Memorial High School ranking 119 out of 123 Maine high schools and Rose M Gaffney School ranking 168 out of 290 Maine elementary schools.

The student populations of both schools are predominantly white, with very low representation of other racial and ethnic groups. Both schools also face significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (24.4% at Rose M Gaffney School and 43.5% at Machias Memorial High School) and high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.72% at Rose M Gaffney School and 42.77% at Machias Memorial High School), indicating socioeconomic challenges in the district. Despite these challenges, Machias Memorial High School has a 100% four-year graduation rate, though the overall low performance and ranking of the school raise questions about the quality and rigor of the education being provided.

In summary, the Machias Public Schools district appears to be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The low school rankings, high chronic absenteeism rates, and socioeconomic factors suggest that the district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and support the diverse needs of its student population.