Summary:
The 04756 zip code area is home to two schools - Madawaska Elementary School and Madawaska Middle/High School, both part of the Madawaska Public Schools district. While Madawaska Middle/High School has demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 26th out of 123 Maine high schools and outperforming the district and state averages in core subjects, Madawaska Elementary School has faced significant challenges, with a concerning drop in its statewide ranking from 99th to 204th out of 290 elementary schools.
Madawaska Middle/High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.2% and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its academic excellence. In contrast, Madawaska Elementary School has struggled with lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0%. This performance gap between the elementary and middle/high school suggests the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the factors contributing to the disparity.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Madawaska Elementary School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 49.1%, compared to 34.25% at Madawaska Middle/High School. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable resource allocation could be crucial steps in improving the overall educational outcomes for the schools in the 04756 zip code area.
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