Summary:
Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24 is a small school district in northern Maine, containing two schools: Van Buren Elementary School and Van Buren District Secondary School. The schools serve a predominantly white, economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Van Buren Elementary School has a relatively large enrollment of 205 students in grades PK-8, while Van Buren District Secondary School has a smaller enrollment of 56 students in grades 9-12. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with the secondary school reaching an alarming 40% of students chronically absent. The schools' academic performance, as measured by SchoolDigger rankings, is also relatively low compared to other schools in Maine.
Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24 face significant challenges, including high poverty levels, high chronic absenteeism, and relatively low academic performance. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, community engagement, and resource allocation to support the students and families in this area.
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