Hope Public Schools

Hope Public Schools is a small school district in Maine that serves a single elementary school, Hope Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With a total enrollment of 137 students, Hope Elementary is a standout institution, ranking 66th out of 288 Maine elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Hope Elementary outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's impressive student-teacher ratio of 7.6 is significantly lower than the state average, likely contributing to its strong academic outcomes. However, the school faces some equity-related challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and 25.55% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Hope Public Schools is a high-performing district, ranking 36th out of 177 districts in Maine and also earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district's success is exemplified by the consistent high performance of Hope Elementary School, which has maintained its position in the top 20-25% of Maine elementary schools over the past few years. While the district and school may need to address equity-related challenges, they have demonstrated a strong commitment to providing quality education to their students.