Summary:
The 04976 zip code area in Maine is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, spread across two school districts - Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 and Community Regional Charter School. While the Skowhegan Area High School stands out with the largest enrollment and a relatively high graduation rate, the charter schools in the area, Overman Academy and Dimensions Academy, have the lowest statewide rankings and test scores.
The schools in the 04976 zip code area face significant challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 61.47% to 78.2%, and high chronic absenteeism rates, from 27.4% to 53.8%. Test scores are generally below the state average, with the exception of Skowhegan Area High School, which has fluctuating statewide rankings. The North Elementary School stands out with the highest free/reduced lunch rate and chronic absenteeism rate, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges in the school's student population.
Overall, the data suggests that the schools in the 04976 zip code area, particularly the charter schools and lower-performing elementary schools, face significant challenges in terms of student achievement and engagement. Addressing chronic absenteeism and improving test scores should be key priorities for these schools and the surrounding community.
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