Summary:
The Regional School Unit 22 in Maine is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The district is ranked 45th out of 176 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.
Among the standout schools in the district is the George B Weatherbee School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine, placing 30th out of 290 schools in 2022-2023 and 72nd out of 288 schools in 2023-2024. The school's academic performance is also strong, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's science proficiency rate is lower than the district and state averages.
In contrast, the Newburgh Elementary School is the smallest in the district, with only 51 students enrolled and the highest student-teacher ratio at 17:1. The school also has the second-highest free/reduced lunch rate at 29.41%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Across the district, all four schools have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is higher than the state average, suggesting attendance and engagement could be an area of focus for the district.
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