Elementary Schools in Augusta Public Schools

The Augusta Public Schools district in Maine is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals significant disparities in the academic performance of these schools, with Lillian Parks Hussey School consistently ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in the state and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Farrington School and Lincoln School lag behind, with lower proficiency rates and higher free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The data also reveals that all 4 schools in the district share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is higher than the state average. This is an area that the district may need to address to improve student outcomes. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios across the schools are lower than the state average, ranging from 10.1 at Farrington School to 12.8 at Sylvio J. Gilbert School, which has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years.

Overall, the data highlights the need for the Augusta Public Schools district to closely examine the factors contributing to the performance disparities among its elementary schools and develop targeted interventions and support to ensure more equitable educational opportunities for all students within the district.