Summary:
The Regional School Unit 29/Maine School Admin District 29 consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the Houlton area and has a predominantly white student population, with a notable percentage of Native American students. While the schools generally perform well, there are some areas of concern, particularly at Houlton High School, which has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.
Houlton High School stands out as having a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.0%, significantly higher than the other schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 56.65%. In contrast, Houlton Southside School has maintained a relatively stable statewide ranking and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 14.2%, but the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.56%.
Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.65% to 71.75%. The district also has a notable percentage of Native American students, ranging from 8.78% to 11.85%, which should be celebrated and supported. Overall, the Regional School Unit 29/Maine School Admin District 29 has both strengths and areas for improvement, and the district may want to focus on addressing the declining performance at Houlton High School and the high chronic absenteeism rates across the district.
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