Summary:
The Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52 encompasses four elementary schools serving grades PK-6 in the rural communities of Greene, Turner, and Leeds, Maine. Based on the available data, Greene Central School emerges as the standout performer in the district, with the highest statewide rankings, a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, and proficiency rates that exceed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
The other schools in the district, Turner Primary School, Turner Elementary School, and Leeds Central School, demonstrate more varied performance levels. Turner Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates in the district, while Leeds Central School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to Greene Central School.
Interestingly, all four schools in the district share the same chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is higher than the state average, suggesting a district-wide issue that needs to be addressed. Additionally, the configuration of the Turner schools, with a separate primary and elementary school, may be impacting student transitions and overall performance. These findings indicate opportunities for the lower-performing schools to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing Greene Central School, as well as for the district to address systemic challenges that are affecting student outcomes across the region.
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