Summary:
The Regional School Unit 34 in Maine consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the district, with Alton Elementary School standing out as the highest-performing school, ranked 71 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
While Viola Rand School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 14.0%, Old Town High School faces significant challenges, with a 43.2% chronic absenteeism rate and a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 3rd in 2021-2022 to 78th in 2022-2023. Socioeconomic factors, such as high free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 44.59% to 56.91%, may contribute to the attendance and performance issues across the district.
The schools in Regional School Unit 34 also face a lack of racial diversity, with the student population being predominantly white, ranging from 86.65% to 95.12%. This lack of diversity may be an area of concern that requires further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure an inclusive and equitable educational environment for all students.
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