Summary:
The 04064 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Regional School Unit 23 district. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population, they also exhibit notable differences in academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic factors.
Old Orchard Beach High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 50th out of 123 Maine high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen significant improvement in its ranking, up from 83rd in 2018-2019, and boasts the highest 4-year graduation rate among the 3 schools at 86.5%. In contrast, Loranger Memorial School and Jameson Elementary School have lower academic proficiency rates, with Loranger Memorial performing slightly below the district average in Mathematics and Science.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all 3 schools, with Old Orchard Beach High School's rate reaching a concerning 42.0%. The elementary and middle schools also have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic disparities within the district. These findings present opportunities for the Regional School Unit 23 to collaborate and share best practices to improve outcomes across all grade levels and address the identified challenges.
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