Orrington Public Schools

Orrington Public Schools is a small school district in Maine with only one school, Center Drive School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. With a total enrollment of 354 students, Center Drive School has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the state averages. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% is higher than the state average, which could be an area of concern that warrants further investigation.

Academically, Center Drive School stands out, with 70.09% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 52.68% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 65.43% and 47.21%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rate of 34.72% is also on par with the state average of 33.98%. While these academic achievements are commendable, the school's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% could be a factor impacting student learning and performance.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as 28.53% of Center Drive School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This information, combined with the chronic absenteeism rate, suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student attendance and overall academic outcomes. Despite these challenges, Center Drive School remains a relatively strong-performing elementary school within the Orrington Public Schools district.