Summary:
The 04027 zip code area is home to two strong-performing elementary schools, Hanson School and Lebanon Elementary School, both part of the Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60. These schools have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Maine, with Hanson School earning 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in recent years and Lebanon Elementary School also earning high marks.
Academically, both schools outperform their district and the state average in English Language Arts proficiency, with Hanson School also exceeding the district and state in Mathematics. However, both schools have seen a decline in proficiency rates from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025, which may be an area for further investigation. The schools have similar student demographics, with around 34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and comparable student-teacher ratios.
One area of concern is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% at both schools, which may impact student learning and outcomes. The district and schools should work to identify the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implement strategies to improve attendance. Overall, the schools in the 04027 zip code appear to be strong performers, but there are some areas, such as the recent decline in test scores and high chronic absenteeism, that merit further attention and potential intervention.
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