Summary:
Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42 contains one standout elementary school, Fort Street School, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 166 students.
Fort Street School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, 67.05% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62.94% for the district and 63.84% for the state. In Mathematics, 60.23% of Fort Street School students were proficient or better, compared to 47.55% for the district and 49.38% for the state. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.7, which is significantly lower than the typical ratio for elementary schools.
Despite serving a population with a significant economic need, with 32.53% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Regional School Unit 42/Maine School Admin District 42's Fort Street School is able to provide a high-quality education and effectively support student learning. The school's strong academic performance and low student-teacher ratio suggest that it is a standout institution within the district, offering students a valuable educational experience.
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