Summary:
The 04350 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Carrie Ricker School and Libby-Tozier School, both of which are part of the Regional School Unit 04 district. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, with both schools struggling to meet state and regional averages on key metrics.
Carrie Ricker School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools, with rankings between 212 and 242 out of around 290 schools. Both Carrie Ricker School and Libby-Tozier School have high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Carrie Ricker School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are also below the regional and state averages. Additionally, both schools have a higher percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch, indicating that they serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
The relatively low student-teacher ratio at Carrie Ricker School does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just the student-teacher ratio may be influencing the school's performance. The overall performance of the Regional School Unit 04 district, which is ranked 159 out of 176 districts in Maine and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, may also be contributing to the lower performance of these individual schools. Addressing the underlying factors, such as attendance issues and providing additional resources and support to students, may be necessary to improve student outcomes in this area.
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