Summary:
The 04777 zip code is home to two schools: Katahdin Middle/High School and Katahdin Elementary School, both part of Regional School Unit 89. While Katahdin Middle/High School has performed relatively well, with a 100% 4-year graduation rate and strong English Language Arts proficiency, Katahdin Elementary School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 110 out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 251 out of 290 in 2022-2023.
Katahdin Middle/High School has been ranked 61 out of 123 Maine high schools and received a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the regional and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, Katahdin Elementary School has underperformed the regional and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Katahdin Middle/High School at 24.3% and Katahdin Elementary School at 22.4%.
The data also reveals that both schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 41.83% of Katahdin Middle/High School students and 40% of Katahdin Elementary School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This information, combined with the academic performance data, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these student populations and improve educational outcomes across the 04777 zip code.
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