Summary:
The 04101 zip code area of Portland, Maine is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 public high school, and 1 public charter high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and exhibit a wide range of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.
The standout school in this area is Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences, a public charter high school that ranks #1 out of 123 Maine high schools. Baxter Academy boasts exceptional academic performance, with 65.57% of students proficient or better in MEA Science, compared to the state average of 36.36%. The school also has a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 16.9%. In contrast, East End Community School, the area's elementary school, struggles academically, ranking 265 out of 290 Maine elementary schools, and has a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 72.73%.
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with Portland High School performing below the state and Portland Public Schools district averages in ELA, Math, and Science. This contrast highlights the need to address equity and opportunity gaps in the education system, particularly as it relates to the socioeconomic factors and racial diversity of the student populations. Overall, the schools in the 04101 zip code area present a complex landscape, with both high-performing and struggling institutions, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions and policy decisions to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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