Summary:
The Regional School Unit 22 in Maine is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with George B Weatherbee School standing out as a top-ranked elementary school in the state, while Leroy H Smith School lags behind in academic proficiency and has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate.
George B Weatherbee School consistently ranks among the top 30 elementary schools in Maine, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, while maintaining a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Leroy H Smith School struggles with lower proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 32.9%, which is more than double the district average.
The data also reveals differences in the socioeconomic makeup of the schools, with Newburgh Elementary School having the lowest free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting a more affluent student population. This diversity in socioeconomic backgrounds across the district may contribute to the observed performance gaps and highlights the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within Regional School Unit 22.
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