Summary:
The 04071 zip code area is home to two schools - Raymond Elementary School and Jordan-Small Middle School, both part of the Regional School Unit 14 district. While the schools share some similarities, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they differ in their academic performance and student demographics.
Jordan-Small Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, consistently ranking higher than Raymond Elementary School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings. In the 2023-2024 school year, Jordan-Small Middle School ranked 23rd out of 92 Maine middle schools, while Raymond Elementary School ranked 185th out of 288 Maine elementary schools. Additionally, Jordan-Small Middle School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.
The data also reveals differences in student enrollment and socioeconomic factors between the two schools. Raymond Elementary School has 280 students, while Jordan-Small Middle School has 184 students. Additionally, Jordan-Small Middle School serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a 23.37% free/reduced lunch rate, compared to 17.5% at Raymond Elementary School. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
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