Summary:
The data set provided information about a single elementary school, Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls, located in the 04256 zip code. This school serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 245 students, with a predominantly white student population. However, the school's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.43% in Science to 50% in English Language Arts.
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.9% and a relatively high proportion of students (40.82%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from low-income households. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1 suggests a relatively small class size. Unfortunately, the school's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have declined over the past three years, with the school now ranking 281 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and receiving a 0-star rating.
Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and challenges faced by Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls, which is the only school in the 04256 zip code. The school's performance is significantly below the district and state averages, and its declining ranking and rating suggest the need for immediate intervention and support to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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