Summary:
The 04289 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Agnes Gray School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 128 students. While Agnes Gray School outperforms its Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17 in academic measures, it falls short of state averages, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate and a student population that is predominantly white and from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
Academically, Agnes Gray School has a 59.42% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, which is higher than the district average but lower than the state average. In mathematics, 40% of students are proficient or better, again outperforming the district but falling short of the state. Science proficiency is also an area of concern, with only 29.41% of students meeting or exceeding standards, compared to the state average of 36.36%. These academic performance gaps suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instructional practices to better serve its students.
Beyond academics, Agnes Gray School faces other challenges. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1% is significantly higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the lower academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a student population that is 95.31% white, indicating a lack of diversity, and 52.34% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a lower socioeconomic status. These demographic factors may require the school to provide additional resources and support to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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