Summary:
The 04072 zip code area of Saco, Maine is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Saco Public Schools district. While the schools share a common district, they display varying levels of academic performance, with Saco Middle School standing out as the top-performing school in the area.
Saco Middle School ranks in the top 20% of middle schools statewide, earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, with over 71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and nearly 52% in Mathematics, exceeding both district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools in the area show more variation in their academic performance, with C.K. Burns School standing out as the strongest performer, with ELA and Math proficiency rates above the state average.
Across the schools, there is a lack of racial diversity, with white students making up the majority of the student population, ranging from 82.2% to 86.81%. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, an indicator of economic disadvantage, varies significantly, from 17.8% at Saco Pre-K to 34% at Governor John Fairfield School. These factors suggest the need for the district to consider ways to promote greater diversity and address economic disparities among its schools.
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