Summary:
The Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 is home to 5 elementary schools serving students in grades K-5. These schools, located in the rural communities of Waterboro, Line, Lyman, Alfred, and Shapleigh, provide educational opportunities for the district's predominantly white student population.
Among the standout schools in the district is Lyman Elementary School, which has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (73.74%) and Mathematics (65.66%) compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. Lyman Elementary also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 13.0%, suggesting a positive learning environment that encourages student engagement.
While the district as a whole performs above the state average in academic achievement, there is notable variation among the individual schools. Line Elementary stands out with the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.37%) and the lowest test scores, potentially indicating a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic outcomes. Nonetheless, all schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which is generally considered favorable for student learning.
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