Summary:
The Gorham Public Schools district in Maine consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.
The Gorham Middle School is a standout, ranking among the top 20 middle schools in Maine and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts strong test scores, with over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and over 50% proficiency in Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Great Falls Elementary School, which ranks in the top 60-80 elementary schools in the state and has particularly high Mathematics proficiency, with over 70% of students scoring proficient or better.
While the district as a whole performs well, with all schools ranking in the top half or top third of their respective school types in the state, there is some variation in elementary school performance. Village Elementary School-Gorham has the lowest test scores and a 3-star rating, compared to the other elementary schools with 4-star ratings. Additionally, the district faces a concern with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, an area that may require further investigation and improvement efforts.
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