Summary:
The 04274 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Regional School Unit 16 district. While the schools show some areas of strength, they also face challenges, particularly with high chronic absenteeism rates across the board.
The standout school in the area is Bruce M Whittier Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top 50% of Maine middle schools over the past 3 years and maintains a 3-star or higher rating from SchoolDigger. The school's science proficiency rate of 53.49% is significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Poland Community School has lower overall rankings, but its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are close to or above the district averages.
Across the schools, the 4-year graduation rate at Poland Regional High School is a positive indicator at 87.8%. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% across all three schools is a concern that the district may need to address. Additionally, Poland Community School's low science proficiency rate of 13.85% suggests an area for improvement. The relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 28.27% to 35.4%, indicate that the district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact academic performance and require targeted support.
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