Perry Public Schools

Perry Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that serves the local community with a single elementary school, Perry Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With a total enrollment of 66 students, the school has a predominantly white student population, though it also has a notable Native American and multi-racial presence, reflecting the diversity of the local area.

Over the past few years, Perry Elementary School has seen steady improvement in its state-wide ranking and rating, climbing from 139th out of 254 Maine elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 88th out of 290 in the current 2022-2023 school year, and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This progress suggests the school is providing a quality education for its students. However, the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 10.6% is a concern that the Perry Public Schools district may need to address.

Additionally, over half (51.52%) of Perry Elementary School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 to 1 is a positive factor, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for these students. Overall, Perry Elementary School appears to be making progress, but the district may need to focus on improving attendance and supporting its economically disadvantaged student population.