Rangeley Lakes Regional School

Summary:

Rangeley Lakes Regional School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Rangeley, Maine, with a total enrollment of 198 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 78 district and has a diverse student population, with the majority being White (92.93%).

While the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.5 to 8.9 over the past three years, it has faced some unique challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 41.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average of 20.7%. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments (MEA) has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (52.87%) and Mathematics (53.49%) being lower than the state averages in the 2022-2023 school year, despite being higher in the previous two school years.

Another factor to consider is the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 34.18% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is higher than the state average. This suggests that the school serves a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. The school should focus on addressing the root causes of the high absenteeism, evaluating and refining its instructional practices to ensure more consistent academic performance, and leveraging its small-school advantages to support the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 43 Mendolia Road
       Rangeley, ME  04970


(207) 864-3311

District: Regional School Unit 78

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,122 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
2.5%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rangeley Lakes Regional School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.47. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rangeley Lakes Regional School ranks worse than 57.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (2.5%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rangeley Lakes Regional School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Rangeley Lakes Regional School employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rangeley Lakes Regional School is $26,122.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rangeley Lakes Regional School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Rangeley Lakes Regional School 71st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Rangeley Lakes Regional School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 46.04 153rd 261 41.4%
2016 49.49 125th 255 51.0%
2017 56.84 106th 256 58.6%
2018 54.47 112th 254 55.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 41.92 54th 107 49.5%
2015 78.40 6th 98 93.9%
2016 48.24 50th 111 55.0%
2017 41.27 64th 111 42.3%
2018 47.00 55th 114 51.8%
2021 75.76 35th 82 57.3%
2022 84.45 8th 98 91.8%
2023 36.26 71st 123 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 201 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 202
2012 192 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 195
2013 189 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 190
2014 179 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 184
2015 184 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 190
2016 190 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 195
2017 191 2 1 4 0 0 2 0 200
2018 192 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 200
2019 176 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 188
2020 201 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 209
2021 189 2 0 3 2 0 0 0 196
2022 176 2 1 4 2 0 2 0 187
2023 184 3 1 5 3 0 2 0 198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 202 23.0 8.7 46
2012 195 23.4 8.3 n/a
2013 190 23.4 8.0 38.9
2014 184 22.8 8.0 37.5
2015 190 24.0 7.9 41.1
2016 195 22.0 8.8 42.6
2017 200 21.5 9.3 41.5
2018 200 21.0 9.5 35
2019 188 20.5 9.1 33
2020 209 21.0 9.9 30.1
2021 196 22.0 8.9 34.2
2022 187 22.0 8.5 31.6
2023 198 22.5 8.8 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 202 23.0 8.7 46
2012 195 23.4 8.3 n/a
2013 190 23.4 8.0 38.9
2014 184 22.8 8.0 37.5
2015 190 24.0 7.9 41.1
2016 195 22.0 8.8 42.6
2017 200 21.5 9.3 41.5
2018 200 21.0 9.5 35
2019 188 20.5 9.1 33
2020 209 21.0 9.9 30.1
2021 196 22.0 8.9 34.2
2022 187 22.0 8.5 31.6
2023 198 22.5 8.8 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,944
2019 $21,530
2020 $21,415
2021 $23,509
2022 $25,454
2023 $26,122

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rangeley Lakes Regional School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Rangeley Lakes Regional School)56.390
 33.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 78)55.890.6
 34.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Rangeley Lakes Regional School)32.392.2
 59.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 78)31.691.8
 60.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students188198
 5.3%
African American33
American Indian03
Asian01
Hispanic55
Pacific Islander00
White176184
 4.5%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33%23.7%
 9.2%


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Rangeley Lakes Regional School ranks 71st of 123 Maine alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Rangeley Lakes Regional School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Rangeley Lakes Regional School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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