Summary:
The 04443 zip code area has only one elementary school, Piscataquis Community Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's academic performance has been consistently below the state average, ranking in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools in recent years. Piscataquis Community Elementary School is part of the Regional School Unit 80/Maine School Administrative District 04, which is also ranked in the bottom 10% of districts in the state.
Piscataquis Community Elementary School has seen a decline in its academic performance, with proficiency rates dropping in both English Language Arts and Math from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in 2024-2025 were 54.01% in ELA, 43.07% in Math, and 15.38% in Science, all of which are below the state averages. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty population, with 61.51% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's small size, with only 265 students, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, the overall performance and challenges faced by Piscataquis Community Elementary School suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The school's performance and the broader challenges within the district indicate that families in the 04443 zip code area may need to consider additional educational options to ensure their children receive a high-quality education.
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