Regional School Unit 73

Regional School Unit 73 in Maine is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of standout and struggling schools within the district, with notable differences in performance metrics like chronic absenteeism, student-teacher ratios, and statewide rankings.

Spruce Mountain High School has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, going from 86th out of 114 schools in 2018-2019 to 9th out of 98 schools in 2021-2022, and then dropping to 70th out of 123 schools in 2022-2023. Meanwhile, Spruce Mountain Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine middle schools, with a ranking of 87th out of 96 schools in 2022-2023. The district's elementary schools also show varying performance, with Spruce Mountain Elementary School ranking 239th out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with Spruce Mountain High School having the highest rate at 40.5%, while Spruce Mountain Middle School stands out with an impressive 0% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, the schools in the Regional School Unit 73 district have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.38% at Spruce Mountain High School to 64.33% at Spruce Mountain Elementary School, indicating a significant population of students from low-income families.