Summary:
Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13 contains a single high school, Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School, which serves grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maine high schools over the past three school years, with a 1-star rating for the last two years, suggesting it may be underperforming compared to other high schools in the state.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.8%, but a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, indicating that a significant portion of the student population is missing a substantial amount of instructional time. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages, with the largest gaps in Mathematics and Science, suggesting a need to focus on improving student achievement in these core academic areas.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (60.66%) at Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.3 to 1 is a positive factor, as it suggests that students may have more individualized attention and support from their teachers. Overall, the data indicates that Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School is facing some significant challenges, but there may be opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and interventions.
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