Best Public Schools in Standish, ME


Summary:

The city of Standish, Maine is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 high school, serving students from the surrounding area. The data reveals some interesting insights about the performance and characteristics of these schools.

Among the elementary schools, Edna Libby Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 56 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (15.4%) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (13.3) in the district. In contrast, George E Jack School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.25%), suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges.

At the high school level, Bonny Eagle High School has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 19 out of 82 Maine high schools in 2020-2021 to 105 out of 123 in 2022-2023, despite maintaining a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 83.7%. However, the school also has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 46.1%, which is significantly higher than the elementary schools. Additionally, Bonny Eagle High School has a more diverse student population, with 91.09% white, 0.88% African American, 2.25% Hispanic, and 1.18% Asian students.






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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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