Summary:
The 04090 zip code area is home to 3 schools - Wells Elementary School, Wells Junior High School, and Wells High School - all part of the Wells-Ogunquit Central School District. The data reveals that Wells Junior High School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Maine middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Wells Elementary and Wells High School show room for improvement, with test scores generally lower than the district averages.
Wells Junior High School's strong performance is evident in its high rankings, with the school placed 14th out of 91 Maine middle schools in 2024-2025. Its students demonstrate impressive proficiency rates, with 72.2% in ELA and 66.74% in Math. Meanwhile, Wells Elementary and Wells High School have lower proficiency rates compared to the district, though the high school still outperforms the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all three schools, with rates significantly higher than the state average.
The varying free/reduced lunch rates among the schools, ranging from 13.43% at Wells High School to 18.43% at Wells Elementary, may indicate differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. This could be an area to explore in terms of ensuring equitable access to resources and support. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in the 04090 zip code area, highlighting both strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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