Summary:
The city of Orrington, Maine has only one public school, the Center Drive School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Orrington Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Center Drive School has seen fluctuating performance over the past three years, with its statewide ranking among Maine elementary schools ranging from 119th to 168th out of approximately 290 schools. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were slightly above the district and state averages in the 2024-2025 school year, they had declined from the previous year. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which may be contributing to its inconsistent performance.
On a positive note, the Center Drive School has a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1, which suggests the potential for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school also serves a population with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 28.53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the analysis of the Center Drive School highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the school's performance challenges and support student success.
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