Summary:
The 04911 zip code area has only one school, Garret Schenck School, which is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 under the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Administrative District 74. With a small enrollment of 92 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1, Garret Schenck School has the potential to provide personalized attention to its predominantly white student population. However, the school faces some challenges, including lower-than-average proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the state, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.7%.
Academically, Garret Schenck School's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 64.29% is on par with the state average, but its mathematics and science proficiency rates of 50% and 33.33%, respectively, are lower. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently standing at 169 out of 290 Maine elementary schools. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high percentage (70.65%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower socioeconomic status that may impact educational outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Garret Schenck School's small size and personalized learning environment could be leveraged to address the areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and the lower proficiency in mathematics and science. By focusing on improving attendance and strengthening instruction in these subject areas, the school has the potential to enhance the overall academic performance of its students and better serve the 04911 zip code community.
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