Summary:
The 04294 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Academy Hill School and Gerald D Cushing School, both part of the Regional School Unit 09 district. While the schools serve a predominantly white student population, they face challenges in academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.
Academically, both schools underperform compared to the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Academy Hill School has slightly higher proficiency rates than Gerald D Cushing School, but both schools fall below the state averages. Additionally, the schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Gerald D Cushing School having a particularly high rate of 25.2%.
Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a factor, as over 50% of students at both schools are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the schools serve a population with significant economic hardships, which may contribute to the academic and attendance issues. Furthermore, the lack of diversity in the student populations, with both schools having a predominantly white student body, may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students.
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