Summary:
Augusta Public Schools in Maine has only one middle school, Cony Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has been consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine middle schools over the past few years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other schools in the state.
Cony Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates dropping in both English Language Arts and Mathematics from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Despite these challenges, Cony Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. However, the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students (44.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining performance and high chronic absenteeism, while leveraging the potential benefits of smaller class sizes, could be a priority for Augusta Public Schools to improve student success.
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