Summary:
Baileyville Public Schools operates a single elementary school, Woodland Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's academic performance has consistently lagged behind district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below expected levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic disadvantages among the student population.
Woodland Elementary School's test scores have been consistently lower than the Baileyville Public Schools district and the state of Maine averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 50.82% of Woodland Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 58.59% for the district and 63.84% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was just 26.23%, compared to 29% for the district and 49.38% for the state. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the 2023-2024 school year was also significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which could be a potential advantage, Woodland Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Maine elementary schools over the past few years. This persistent low performance suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing the necessary academic support and resources to help its students succeed. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for the students at Woodland Elementary School.
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