Summary:
The 04073 zip code area of Sanford, Maine is home to 4 public schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Sanford Public Schools district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, one school, Sanford Pride Elementary School, stands out with its strong academic performance and smaller class sizes.
Sanford Pride Elementary boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.48%) and Mathematics (55.12%) among the 04073 schools, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. This school also has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 10.3, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. However, it also serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.56% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Margaret Chase Smith has shown impressive improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 16.9%.
The other schools in the 04073 zip code, including Sanford High School and Sanford Middle School, have lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address these challenges. Overall, the data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement within the Sanford Public Schools district, with opportunities to learn from the successful practices of its higher-performing schools.
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