Summary:
The 04401 zip code area in Maine is home to 15 schools across 4 different school districts, serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the area, with the Bangor Public Schools district standing out for its exceptional schools.
Several Bangor Public Schools stand out as top performers, including Fruit Street School, which ranks 8th out of 288 Maine elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as William S. Cohen School, a middle school that ranks 10th out of 92 Maine middle schools and has a perfect 5-star rating. Other high-performing Bangor schools include Abraham Lincoln School and Fourteenth Street School.
However, the data also reveals a significant gap in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the area. For example, while Fruit Street School has over 80% proficiency in ELA and Math, Downeast School has under 40% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern across all schools, with a consistent 23.4% rate reported. The socioeconomic diversity in the area is evident, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from under 25% to over 80%, likely contributing to the wide range in academic performance.
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