Summary:
The 04742 zip code area is home to two schools - Fort Fairfield Middle/High School and Fort Fairfield Elementary School, both part of the Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20. These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with both exceeding the state average in English Language Arts proficiency. The middle/high school has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 77th to 30th out of 123 Maine high schools.
While the student populations at both schools are predominantly white, there is some racial diversity, with small percentages of African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students. Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as the elementary school has a higher rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the middle/high school. Attendance challenges are present, with the middle/high school reporting a 34.3% chronic absenteeism rate, higher than the elementary school's 27.1%.
Overall, the schools in the 04742 zip code area demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, with strong performance in English Language Arts and notable improvements in the middle/high school's statewide ranking. However, the data also highlights areas for potential improvement, such as addressing attendance issues and supporting students from lower-income households, particularly at the elementary school level.
Thank you for your feedback!