Summary:
The Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61 consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of standout and underperforming schools within the district, with notable differences in student-teacher ratios, free/reduced lunch rates, and statewide rankings.
Stevens Brook School stands out as the highest-ranked elementary school in the district, placing 126th out of 290 Maine elementary schools. In contrast, Lake Region Middle School and Lake Region High School have been declining in their statewide rankings, placing in the bottom quartile of their respective school types. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the middle and high school levels.
Socioeconomic disparities are evident, with Crooked River Elementary having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 79.71%, compared to 43.17% at Songo Locks School. The student population across the district is predominantly white, with relatively low percentages of students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds.
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