Summary:
The 04530 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools serve a predominantly white student population, with varying levels of diversity and economic disadvantage. While the academic performance and other key metrics differ across the schools, a few standouts emerge in the data.
West Bath School is an exceptional performer, ranking 20th out of 290 Maine elementary schools with a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates well above state and district averages in ELA, Math, and Science. Additionally, West Bath School has a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7% and a small student-teacher ratio of 8.5, suggesting a supportive learning environment. In contrast, Fisher-Mitchell School lags behind in Science proficiency at 16.36%, indicating a potential area for improvement.
At the high school level, Morse High School stands out, ranking 36th out of 123 Maine high schools with a 4-star rating. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with proficiency rates near or above state and district averages in ELA, Math, and Science, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.4%. The student-teacher ratio of 14.3 at Morse High School is also relatively low compared to the other schools in the area. Overall, the data suggests that while the schools in the 04530 zip code face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, there are also pockets of excellence that can serve as models for improvement.
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