Summary:
The 04073 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Margaret Chase Smith and Sanford Pride Elementary School. Both schools are part of the Sanford Public Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating.
While neither school stands out as a clear performer, the data reveals some areas of concern. Both schools are performing below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Margaret Chase Smith having 58.64% and 51.23% of students proficient or better, respectively, and Sanford Pride Elementary School having 56.85% and 51.68% proficiency. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.4%, suggesting a need to address student engagement and attendance.
The schools also differ in their free and reduced-price lunch rates, with Sanford Pride Elementary School serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students at 68.25% compared to Margaret Chase Smith's 48.29%. However, the similar student-teacher ratios of 12.2 and 11.5 indicate that class size is not a significant factor in the schools' performance differences. Overall, the data highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the educational system in this area and the implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes across both schools.
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