Lisbon Public Schools

The Lisbon Public Schools district in Maine consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout school appears to be Philip W Sugg Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 30-32 middle schools in the state and outperforms the district and state averages on test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, the Lisbon Community School elementary school has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools with significantly lower test scores than the district and state. Lisbon High School has had a more mixed performance, with a decline in rankings and test scores in recent years, but maintains a relatively strong graduation rate of 87.8%.

Across the district, all 3 schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of over 23%, well above the state average. The elementary school also has the highest free and reduced lunch rate at 41.07%, compared to 33.22% at the middle school and 29.86% at the high school. These socioeconomic differences may be contributing to the performance gaps observed between the schools. Student-teacher ratios range from 12.8 at the elementary school to 16.5 at the high school.

Overall, the data reveals a nuanced picture of the Lisbon Public Schools district, with the middle school as a clear standout and the elementary school struggling significantly. The high school has had a mixed performance, but maintains a strong graduation rate. Addressing the district's high chronic absenteeism rates and investigating the root causes of the performance differences between the schools could help the district develop targeted strategies to support student success across all grade levels.