Summary:
The city of Brooks, Maine has just one school, Morse Memorial School, which serves students in grades PK-5. As the sole school in the area, Morse Memorial provides the primary educational experience for children in Brooks. However, the school's performance has consistently lagged behind state averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Maine elementary schools in recent years.
Morse Memorial School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (48.78%) and Mathematics (26.83%) well below the district (Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03) and state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which may contribute to the low academic performance. Additionally, a large majority (67.37%) of Morse Memorial's students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, Morse Memorial School does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, this alone does not appear to be enough to overcome the school's broader academic and socioeconomic hurdles. Addressing the needs of Morse Memorial School and its students will likely require a comprehensive, collaborative effort involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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