Summary:
The 04217 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Administrative District 44. The standout school in this area is Telstar High School, which ranks 14th out of 123 Maine high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Telstar High's academic performance is strong, with 87.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.35% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
However, the schools in this area face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Telstar High School (50.6%) and Telstar Middle School (39.2%). Additionally, the student populations at these schools come from lower-income households, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 37.99% at Crescent Park School to 50% at Telstar High School.
Overall, the schools in the 04217 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. While Telstar High School stands out for its academic performance, the district as a whole faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors that may impact student learning and outcomes.
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