Summary:
The 04040 zip code area has only one elementary school, Harrison Elementary, which serves grades 3-6 and is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Administrative District 17. Harrison Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three school years, dropping from 247 out of 290 Maine elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 217 out of 289 in 2024-2025, with a 1-star rating.
Academically, Harrison Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the regional and state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also high at 23.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 44.34% compared to the state average, and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Harrison Elementary is an underperforming school within its district, with declining statewide rankings and below-average proficiency rates. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate is also a concern. While the school's low free/reduced lunch rate and student-teacher ratio may indicate some potential advantages, the academic performance data indicates that the school faces significant challenges in meeting regional and state standards.
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