Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04287

Summary:

The 04287 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Bowdoin Central School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Administrative District 75. Bowdoin Central School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Maine elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 30% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Bowdoin Central School maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its overall strong performance. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 11.9% is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.

Overall, Bowdoin Central School appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is providing a strong educational foundation for its students. The school's academic excellence, consistent high ranking, and 4-star rating suggest it is a standout option for families in the 04287 zip code. However, the school may also benefit from exploring ways to address the areas of racial diversity and economic disadvantage to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Bowdoin Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1460 Main Street	Bowdoin	04287	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 666-5779	197	18	11.1	26.9%	186 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	73.8	76^th of 290 public elementary schools	73.8%		78.6	39^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.4%	37	70.6	68.1	28.2	$18,842

Cities Near Zip Code 04287

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lisbon Falls	1.63 mi	2	134^th
Durham	1.88 mi	1	42^nd
Lisbon	2.61 mi	1	216^th
Topsham	6.88 mi	4	67^th
Brunswick	7.32 mi	5	57^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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