Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04901

The 04901 zip code area is home to 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. While the schools in this area display a range of academic performance, a few standouts emerge. Winslow High School ranks 37th out of 123 Maine high schools and has the highest 4-year graduation rate at 88.9%. Similarly, Winslow Junior High School ranks 42nd out of 96 Maine middle schools and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 19%.

Academically, Winslow Elementary School stands out with the highest test scores in the 04901 zip code, with 61.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 58% proficient or better in Mathematics. However, the data also reveals a significant disparity in school performance, with some schools, such as George J. Mitchell School and Waterville Junior High School, struggling with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The schools in the 04901 zip code also display varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 34.91% at Winslow Junior High School to 71.15% at George J. Mitchell School. This suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, an area that warrants further investigation by the Winslow Schools, Waterville Public Schools, and Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49.