Summary:
The Skowhegan Area Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54. With a total enrollment of 473 students, the school has seen its ranking among Maine middle schools fluctuate between 35th and 52nd place in recent years, currently ranking 35th and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Skowhegan Area Middle School stands out with a higher English Language Arts proficiency rate of 69.43% compared to the district and state averages. However, its Mathematics and Science proficiency rates of 42.61% and 45% respectively are lower than the district and state. The school also faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and a high percentage of students (61.52%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges for the student population. On a positive note, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which may allow for more individualized attention and support.
Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of Skowhegan Area Middle School, with strengths in English Language Arts performance but room for improvement in Mathematics and Science. The high chronic absenteeism rate and economic challenges faced by the student population are areas that the school and district may need to address to enhance the educational outcomes for the students.
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