Summary:
Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44 is a small school district in western Maine that serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools have shown a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with Telstar High School emerging as a standout performer and Crescent Park School maintaining consistent academic success.
Telstar High School has made significant strides, improving its statewide ranking from 61st out of 114 high schools in 2018-2019 to 14th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the district's middle and high schools, Telstar Middle School and Telstar High School, have the highest chronic absenteeism rates, at 39.2% and 50.6% respectively, which may indicate underlying issues that need to be addressed.
The data also reveals potential socioeconomic disparities within the district, with Telstar High School and Telstar Middle School having the highest free/reduced lunch rates at 50% and 47.09%, respectively, compared to Crescent Park School at 37.99% and Woodstock School at 42.62%. These disparities may have implications for resource allocation and student outcomes across the Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44.
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