Summary:
The South Portland Public Schools district in Maine consists of 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 39th out of 176 districts in the state and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Two elementary schools stand out as consistent high performers: Frank I. Brown Elementary School and Dora L. Small Elementary School. Both schools are ranked in the top 25 elementary schools in Maine and have exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. In contrast, the district's South Portland High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from 25th to 107th, and has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%.
The elementary schools in the district show a range of performance, with some schools exceeding the district and state averages in test scores, while others lag behind. The free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools also vary, indicating different levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Overall, the South Portland Public Schools district demonstrates a mix of high-performing and average-performing schools, with areas for improvement, such as addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring more consistent performance across all grade levels.
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