Summary:
The city of Lewiston, Maine is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse population, with high rates of economic disadvantage as indicated by the large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the overall performance of the Lewiston Public Schools district is consistently ranked among the lowest in the state, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for academic success in the area.
Acadia Academy School, a public charter elementary school, consistently outperforms the Lewiston Public Schools district and the state of Maine on standardized test scores, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School, a traditional public school, has the highest test scores among the Lewiston Public Schools, with a significant gap in proficiency rates compared to the district average.
The data also reveals significant challenges facing the Lewiston Public Schools, including high rates of chronic absenteeism across all schools and consistently low performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to state averages. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 25.2% at Acadia Academy School to 83.36% at Robert V. Connors Elementary School, suggests that the district serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may require additional resources and targeted interventions to support student success.
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