Best Public Schools in Zip Code 04496

The 04496 zip code area is home to two schools - Leroy H Smith School and Samuel L Wagner Middle School, both part of the Regional School Unit 22 district. While Leroy H Smith School has average performance, Samuel L Wagner Middle School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 22nd out of 91 Maine middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Samuel L Wagner Middle School consistently ranks in the top half of Maine middle schools and outperforms the state and district averages on English Language Arts and Science test scores. In contrast, Leroy H Smith School scores below the district and state averages on both ELA and Math tests. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average.

The data also reveals that both schools serve relatively high-need student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates over 40%. This socioeconomic context is important when interpreting the performance metrics. Overall, the 04496 zip code area provides a mixed picture, with one standout school in Samuel L Wagner Middle School, and opportunities for improvement at Leroy H Smith School by learning from its neighbor's success and addressing attendance issues across both campuses.