Summary:
The 04474 zip code is home to a single elementary school, the Center Drive School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Orrington Public Schools district, the Center Drive School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years, ranging from 119 out of 288 Maine elementary schools to 168 out of 289.
Academically, the Center Drive School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, but its Science proficiency rate is slightly below. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% is relatively high, suggesting attendance may be an area of concern. Additionally, 28.53% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite these challenges, the Center Drive School's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 is relatively low, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the school appears to be a relatively average-performing elementary school within the Orrington Public Schools district, with some areas of strength and some areas that could use improvement. The school's demographics and resource needs may be important considerations for the district and community in supporting the school's continued development and success.
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