Summary:
Regional School Unit 89 in Maine has only one elementary school, Katahdin Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 150 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, it is currently facing several challenges that are impacting its performance.
Katahdin Elementary School has seen a significant decline in its ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from a 3-star rating and a rank of 110 out of 258 schools in 2018-2019 to a 1-star rating and a rank of 251 out of 290 schools in the most recent year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the regional and state averages, indicating that it is struggling to meet academic standards. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may be influencing the school's performance, as 40% of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's leadership and the Regional School Unit 89 district may need to prioritize addressing these issues to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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