Summary:
The Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49 contains a single middle school, Lawrence Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance has declined over the past three years, with a low statewide ranking and significant gaps in academic achievement compared to state and regional averages.
Lawrence Junior High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (53.01%), Mathematics (32.72%), and Science (28.17%) are all substantially lower than the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.1%, which is significantly higher than the state average. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students (38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Junior High School is slightly lower than the state average, the school's overall performance and declining trends are concerning. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic struggles, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors should be a priority for the school and district in order to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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