Summary:
The 04412 zip code area is home to two schools - Brewer Community School, an elementary school, and Brewer High School. While the elementary school consistently performs well, with strong academic proficiency and low chronic absenteeism, the high school has experienced a significant decline in its state ranking and lags behind district and state averages in key subject areas.
Brewer Community School stands out as a top-performing elementary school, ranking in the top half of Maine schools and exceeding district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Brewer High School has seen a concerning drop in its state ranking, from 16th to 77th, and struggles with lower academic proficiency and a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 34.5%, significantly higher than the elementary school's 20.1%.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Brewer Community School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the high school. Addressing attendance issues, particularly at the high school level, could be a key focus for improving overall student outcomes in the 04412 zip code area.
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