Summary:
The city of Naples, Maine is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all of which are part of the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61. While the district as a whole is ranked 122 out of 176 in the state and has a 2-star rating, some notable insights can be drawn about the individual schools.
Lake Region Middle School appears to be the strongest performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Songo Locks Elementary School has the lowest statewide ranking among the three schools, ranking 188 out of 228 elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year. The high school, Lake Region High School, had an 87.8% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, but its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were below the district and state averages.
A concerning trend across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.19% at Songo Locks Elementary to 50.13% at Lake Region Middle School, indicating that the student population may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact academic performance. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement in the Naples area.
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