Summary:
Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13 is a small school district in Maine that serves two schools: Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School (grades 5-12) and Moscow Elementary (grades PK-4). The district faces significant challenges, with both schools performing below the state average on academic assessments and having relatively low statewide rankings.
The high school, serving 122 students, has a 4-year graduation rate of 87.8%, which is a notable strength. However, its performance on state assessments is below average, with only 54% of students proficient or better in ELA, 42.86% in Math, and 37.14% in Science. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism at 23.4% and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 60.66%. The elementary school, serving 54 students, faces similar challenges, with 55.56% proficient or better in ELA and 44.44% in Math, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and a free/reduced lunch rate of 59.26%.
Despite these challenges, both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. The district and its schools should focus on strategies to improve academic performance, address high rates of chronic absenteeism, and explore ways to support the socioeconomic needs of the student population. With targeted efforts, the schools in Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13 have the potential to better serve their students and communities.
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