Elementary Schools in Vassalboro Public Schools

The Vassalboro Public Schools district in Maine has only one elementary school, Vassalboro Community School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 421 students. While the school has smaller class sizes, it has been underperforming compared to state averages on key metrics like academic achievement and school performance rankings.

Vassalboro Community School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the state averages, and the school's ranking has declined over the past few years, from 150 out of 228 Maine elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 218 out of 290 in the current 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, well above the state average, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Vassalboro Community School has a relatively high percentage of students (37.29%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While the school's smaller class sizes may be beneficial, the combination of declining academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggests that the Vassalboro Public Schools district and the community may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Vassalboro Community School.