Summary:
Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11 is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the local area. The schools in this district display a range of performance, with some standout institutions and areas for improvement.
Among the elementary schools, Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School stands out with the lowest student-teacher ratio (10.7) and the highest statewide ranking at 145 out of 290 Maine elementary schools. In contrast, Laura E Richards School has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 28.7%, suggesting a need for improved student engagement. The middle school, Gardiner Regional Middle School, ranks 46 out of 96 Maine middle schools, the highest in the district, but also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3%.
At the high school level, Gardiner Area High School has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from 18 out of 82 Maine high schools in 2020-2021 to 75 out of 123 in 2022-2023. However, the school maintains a respectable 87.5% four-year graduation rate. Across the district, the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 31.23% to 43.17%.
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