Summary:
The 04627 zip code area is home to two schools - Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School and Deer Isle-Stonington High School, both part of the Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District. While the high school has seen improvements in its statewide ranking and test scores, the elementary school has struggled with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.
Deer Isle-Stonington High School has made significant progress, moving from the 96th to the 55th position in the statewide ranking and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.8% and outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School has consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in all three subject areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science).
The data also reveals a stark contrast in the free/reduced lunch rates between the two schools, with the high school having a significantly higher rate of 61.11% compared to the elementary school's 32.46%. Additionally, the elementary school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 10.7, compared to the high school's 7.5. These factors may contribute to the differences in academic performance and suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the elementary school.
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