Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04915


Summary:

The 04915 zip code area in Maine is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 71 district. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and a significant economically disadvantaged student population, there is a notable disparity in their academic performance.

The standout school in the area is Captain Albert W. Stevens School, an elementary school that boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a relatively low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Kermit S Nickerson School lags behind in several key metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism. The high school, Belfast Area High School, stands out with the highest graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the schools in the data set.

The data suggests that the 04915 zip code faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients across the schools. This may be contributing to the high chronic absenteeism rates and lower academic performance in some schools. The insights provided in this analysis can help policymakers, school administrators, and community stakeholders identify areas for improvement and target resources to address the specific needs of each school within the Regional School Unit 71 district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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