Summary:
The city of Searsmont, Maine has one standout elementary school, Ames Elementary School, which serves grades 2-5 and is part of the Regional School Unit 71 district. Ames Elementary has consistently ranked among the top 34-76 elementary schools in Maine over the past 3 school years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ames Elementary's academic performance is strong, with 72.04% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.27% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, exceeding both the district and state averages. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% compared to the state average. Additionally, Ames Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, which may contribute to its academic success.
While Ames Elementary outperforms its district and the state in many areas, its science proficiency scores lag behind the state average. However, the school's ability to maintain strong academic performance despite having a high free/reduced lunch rate of 43.41% is commendable, as it suggests the school is effectively supporting the success of its diverse student body.
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