Summary:
The Vassalboro Public Schools district in Maine has one elementary school, Vassalboro Community School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance and characteristics present both strengths and areas for improvement.
Vassalboro Community School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 148th out of 289 Maine elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 175th out of 288 in 2023-2024 and 218th out of 290 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but below the state average in Science. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in 2023-2024, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
On a positive note, Vassalboro Community School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1 in 2023-2024, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school also has a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 34.16% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance, particularly in Science, will be crucial for the school and the Vassalboro Public Schools district to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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