Summary:
The 04073 zip code area in Sanford, Maine is home to 4 public schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Sanford Public Schools district. While the schools share some common challenges, a few stand out in their performance.
Margaret Chase Smith Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, with 58.64% and 51.23% proficiency respectively. In contrast, Sanford Pride Elementary has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 68.25%. At the middle school level, Sanford Middle School outperforms the high school in both ELA and Math, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.1.
However, the data reveals consistent underperformance across the district, with all schools falling below state averages in proficiency rates, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Sanford High School had the lowest proficiency rates, with only 40.89% proficient or better in ELA, 37.65% in Math, and 28.83% in Science. Addressing these challenges, particularly the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the 04073 zip code area.
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