Summary:
The city of Skowhegan, Maine is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population, with a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the different institutions.
Among the standout schools in Skowhegan is Skowhegan Area Middle School, which ranks 35th out of 92 middle schools in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts relatively strong test scores, with 69.43% of students proficient or better in ELA and 45% proficient or better in science, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, Overman Academy, a public charter high school, ranks 113th out of 121 high schools in the state and has a 0-star rating, with significantly lower test scores than the state average.
While the schools in Skowhegan face some challenges, such as consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all institutions, there are also areas of strength. Skowhegan Area High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years, and the district overall benefits from generally favorable student-teacher ratios. By identifying and building upon the successes of standout schools like Skowhegan Area Middle School, the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 can work to support student achievement and address areas of concern across the Skowhegan school system.
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