Summary:
The city of Springvale, Maine has only one elementary school, the Carl J Lamb School, which serves students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Sanford Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Carl J Lamb School has been ranked between 188-223 out of 288-290 Maine elementary schools over the past 3 school years and has a 1-2 star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Maine elementary schools. The school's academic performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics dropping below the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 47.27% of students proficient or better in ELA and 53.61% in Math, compared to the state averages of 63.84% and 49.38%, respectively.
The Carl J Lamb School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 23.4% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 53.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which is generally considered a positive factor, the combination of declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the school's outcomes and ensure the success of its students.
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