Summary:
The 04634 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Cave Hill School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district. While Cave Hill School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, it generally outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, but lags behind in Math proficiency. The school's small enrollment of 56 students and relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% may be contributing factors to its performance.
Academically, Cave Hill School had 72% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to 62.31% for the district and 63.84% for the state. However, in Math, the school had 44% of students proficient or better, which is lower than the state average of 49.38%. The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 61st out of 288 schools in 2023-2024 (4-star rating) to 255th out of 290 schools in 2022-2023 (1-star rating) to 154th out of 289 schools in 2024-2025 (2-star rating).
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role in the school's performance, as 37.5% of Cave Hill School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's small size and high chronic absenteeism rate could present both challenges and opportunities in terms of resource allocation, personalized attention, and community engagement. Overall, while Cave Hill School has some areas of strength, it also faces several challenges that may be impacting its overall performance and ranking.
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