Summary:
The 04631 zip code in Maine is home to two schools, Eastport Elementary School and Shead High School, both part of the Eastport Public Schools district. Unfortunately, the data suggests these schools are struggling, with both experiencing significant declines in their statewide rankings over the past decade and performing well below state averages in academic proficiency.
Eastport Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 44.4%, more than double the state average, and only 35.94% of its students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.63% statewide. Shead High School fares slightly better, with a 58.33% ELA proficiency rate, but its overall statewide ranking has dropped from 76th out of 114 schools in 2018-2019 to 84th out of 123 in 2022-2023. Both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates of 62.79% and 54.55%, respectively.
The data paints a concerning picture for the educational opportunities available to students in the 04631 zip code. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and improving academic performance will be crucial for the Eastport Public Schools district to provide a quality education to its diverse student population. Collaboration with state and local authorities may be necessary to ensure these schools can better support their students and help them reach their full potential.
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