Summary:
The city of Paris, Maine, is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, Oxford Hills Middle School, and Paris Elementary School. These schools are part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17.
Based on the available data, none of the three schools in Paris, Maine, stand out as exceptional performers. All three schools appear to be performing below the state averages on key metrics such as test scores and graduation rates. The test proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with the highest rate being 55.13% in ELA at Oxford Hills Middle School, compared to the state average of 63.84%. Additionally, the 4-year graduation rate at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School was 87.8% in 2023-2024, which is below the state average.
Further, the schools in Paris, Maine, face challenges related to high chronic absenteeism rates, with all three schools reporting a rate of 23.4% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the schools serve a population with significant economic disadvantages, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.04% at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to 53.45% at Oxford Hills Middle School. These factors may be contributing to the overall low academic performance observed across the schools in this area.
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