Veazie Public Schools

Veazie Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that serves the community of Veazie, with just one school - Veazie Community School, an elementary school serving grades PK-8. Despite its small size, Veazie Community School has a diverse student population and was previously a top-performing school in the state, ranking 4th out of 258 elementary schools in Maine in the 2018-2019 school year. However, the school's performance has since declined, dropping to 61st out of 228 elementary schools in 2020-2021 and further to 89th out of 290 in 2022-2023.

Veazie Community School stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention for students. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 81.6% white students, 6.13% Hispanic students, and 6.13% Asian students. However, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.61%, indicates that it likely serves a relatively affluent community, which may have implications for the resources and support available to the school.

While Veazie Community School has faced some challenges in maintaining its high level of performance, the school's diverse student population and favorable learning environment suggest it continues to provide quality education to the Veazie community. The district's small size and the school's declining statewide ranking warrant further investigation to understand the underlying factors and implement strategies to improve the school's performance and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.