Summary:
The city of Anson, Maine has only one elementary school, the Garret Schenck School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 169th out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 229th out of 289 in 2024-2025, its academic performance has been mixed, with students performing better in English Language Arts than in Mathematics compared to regional and state averages.
The Garret Schenck School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.04% in 2023-2024, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. The school's small student population of only 93 students may provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support, but it could also limit the availability of specialized programs and resources that larger schools can offer.
To better understand the performance and needs of the Garret Schenck School, further analysis could explore trends in student academic growth, attendance and chronic absenteeism rates, teacher qualifications and retention, and the availability and utilization of specialized programs and resources. By examining these additional metrics, the analysis could provide a more comprehensive view of the school's strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately helping to ensure that all students in Anson, Maine have access to a high-quality education.
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