Summary:
The Portland Public Schools district in Maine is home to three middle schools serving grades 6-8: Lyman Moore Middle School, King Middle School, and Lincoln Middle School. Among these, Lincoln Middle School stands out as the top performer, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 37th out of 96 middle schools in the state.
Lincoln Middle School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (72.26%) and Science (50%) compared to the other two schools and the district/state averages. It also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (24.3%) than Lyman Moore (23.4%) and King (22.8%) middle schools. Additionally, Lincoln has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate (40.69%) compared to King Middle School (60.71%), indicating it serves a less economically disadvantaged population.
While the schools in the Portland Public Schools district have varying racial compositions, they all face significant performance gaps compared to state averages, particularly in Math and Science proficiency. Additionally, all three schools grapple with high chronic absenteeism rates, a concern that may be linked to broader issues of student engagement, family support, or school climate. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and a holistic approach to supporting these schools and their communities could be crucial in driving meaningful progress.
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