Summary:
The 04461 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Dr. Lewis S. Libby School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 270 students. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it stands out with a notable percentage of Native American students, higher than the state average. However, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Academically, Dr. Lewis S. Libby School has seen a sharp decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 65th out of 210 Maine elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 264th out of 290 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rate in MEA/Science for all grades in 2022-2023 was just 23.64%, significantly lower than the Milford Public Schools district average of 27.4% and the statewide average of 36.36%.
Socioeconomic factors also play a significant role in the challenges faced by Dr. Lewis S. Libby School. With 42.96% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4% is relatively high, which can further impact student learning and academic outcomes. These findings suggest that the school and the broader community may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to these challenges.
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