Summary:
The Jonesboro Elementary School is the sole elementary school in the Jonesboro Public Schools district in Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 47 students. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from 82nd out of 228 Maine elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 260th out of 289 in 2024-2025, its overall performance has declined in recent years.
Academically, Jonesboro Elementary School has seen a drop in the percentage of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, falling below the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 50% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.56% for the district and 63.84% for the state, while in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 36.67%, compared to 42.31% for the district and 49.38% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which may be contributing to the decline in academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to be a challenge for Jonesboro Elementary School, with nearly half (46.81%) of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's small size, with only 47 students enrolled, may present unique challenges and opportunities in terms of resource allocation, personalized instruction, and community engagement. Overall, the data suggests that Jonesboro Elementary School is facing significant challenges that may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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