Summary:
The 04950 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Madison Elementary School, Madison Area Memorial High School, and Madison Junior High School. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and a predominantly white student population, they exhibit notable differences in academic performance, with Madison Junior High School standing out as the top performer in the area.
Madison Junior High School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (68.71%) and Science (33.78%) among the 3 schools, as well as a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above the other schools in the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59. In contrast, Madison Elementary School and Madison Area Memorial High School have lower academic proficiency rates, suggesting potential issues with curriculum alignment, instructional quality, or resource allocation across the district.
The high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 44.8%, and the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the schools, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.35% to 70.71%), are areas of concern that may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes. Additionally, the lack of racial diversity in the student population, with white students comprising 94.14% to 100% of the enrollment, may limit students' exposure to different perspectives and experiences. Addressing these challenges could be key priorities for the district to support student success in the 04950 zip code area.
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