Summary:
The 04282 zip code is home to a single middle school, Tripp Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 and is part of the Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has faced some challenges in recent years, including a decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance that falls below the regional district and state averages.
Tripp Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 49th out of 96 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 63rd out of 91 in 2024-2025, and its overall rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the regional district and state averages, indicating potential academic underperformance. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which could be contributing to its academic challenges.
Despite these challenges, Tripp Middle School's small class sizes and individualized attention may be a strength, and the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which could present socioeconomic factors that impact educational outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Tripp Middle School may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student attendance and academic performance, and the school's performance should be closely monitored in the coming years.
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