Summary:
Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15 contains a single middle school, Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. This school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 23% of Maine middle schools and exceeding the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate and lower science proficiency compared to the state average.
Regional School Unit 15/Maine School Admin District 15 is a standout in the region, with Gray-New Gloucester Middle School ranking 21 out of 92 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is strong, with 70.75% of students proficient or better in ELA and 50% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 69.18% and 53.77%, respectively, and the state averages of 63.84% and 49.38%.
While the school's science proficiency rates are lower than the state average, they are on par with the district average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1, which is generally considered a positive indicator for student-teacher interaction and personalized learning. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 30.72%, suggests a need to consider the unique challenges and support requirements of economically disadvantaged students.
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