Best Public Schools in Milo, ME

The city of Milo, Maine is home to two schools: Penquis Valley Middle/High School and Milo Elementary School, both of which serve students in the Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41. Unfortunately, the data suggests that both schools are struggling, with low statewide rankings, poor academic performance, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Penquis Valley Middle/High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Maine high schools, with a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average at 87.8%, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all well below the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 23.4% and a 79.4% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

While Milo Elementary School does not have detailed information available, such as statewide ranking and test scores, the data suggests that it is also struggling, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 78.34%. The lack of comprehensive data makes it difficult to fully assess the school's performance, but the available information indicates that the educational landscape in Milo, Maine is in need of significant improvement to better serve the needs of its students.