Summary:
Regional School Unit 14 in Maine is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools based on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools in the district is Jordan-Small Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 50 middle schools in Maine and earned a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and the second-highest in Mathematics within the district. Another top performer is Manchester School, an elementary school with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, outpacing the regional and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant variation in school performance across the district. Windham High School lags behind the district and state averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with a graduation rate slightly below the state average. Additionally, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 23.4%, significantly higher than the state average. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the performance differences among the schools in Regional School Unit 14.
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