Summary:
The 04424 zip code area is home to a single alternative public school, East Grand School, which serves grades PK-12 and has a total enrollment of 143 students. As part of the Regional School Unit 84/Maine School Admin District 14, East Grand School has demonstrated strong academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outperforming district and state averages. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% and declining science proficiency rates.
East Grand School's four-year graduation rate of 87.8% is a positive indicator of the school's ability to support students in completing their education. Additionally, the school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 8.8, which may contribute to more individualized attention and support for students. On the other hand, the school has a high percentage of students (58.04%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Overall, East Grand School appears to be effectively supporting its students in certain academic areas, but may need to address attendance-related challenges and declining science proficiency. As an alternative school, it likely serves a unique population of students with specialized educational needs or circumstances, and the school's ability to meet the needs of this population is a key factor in evaluating its overall performance.
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