Summary:
The city of Waterboro, Maine is home to a single high school, Massabesic High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 100th and 112th out of Maine high schools over the past few years, and its rating ranging from 1 star to 0 stars out of 5.
Academically, Massabesic High School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the regional Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 31.72%, compared to 63.44% for the district and 63.84% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's challenges, as over 30% of Massabesic High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.7 is relatively low, but this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Overall, Massabesic High School faces significant hurdles in providing a quality education to its students, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the school's underperformance.
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