Summary:
The city of Bucksport, Maine is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Regional School Unit 25 district. While the district's high school, Bucksport High School, stands out as a top performer in the state, the elementary schools in the area appear to be struggling, with lower rankings, higher chronic absenteeism, and lower proficiency rates.
Bucksport High School has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Maine over the past 3 years, with a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's 87.8% four-year graduation rate is also impressive, exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, the elementary schools, Miles Lane School and G. Herbert Jewett School, have lower statewide rankings, with Miles Lane School ranked in the bottom third of Maine elementary schools. These schools also have higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the high school.
The data also reveals that all four schools in Bucksport have relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 41.5% at Bucksport High School to 49.35% at Miles Lane School. This suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the area, which may have implications for the types of support and resources needed to address their unique challenges. Additionally, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive factor, as smaller class sizes can potentially lead to more individualized attention and support for students.
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