Summary:
The zip code 04841 contains a single elementary school, the South School, which serves students in the Regional School Unit 13 district. The South School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 141st out of 288 Maine elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 176th out of 289 in 2024-2025, with a 2-3 star rating out of 5.
Academically, the South School has maintained above-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the state average, indicating consistent performance in these core subjects. However, the school's science proficiency rates have been significantly lower than the state average, which is a cause for concern. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 59.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024.
Despite the challenges, the South School's low student-teacher ratio of 8.8 to 1 could be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the school appears to be a relatively strong performer in ELA and Mathematics, but faces challenges in science proficiency and serves a high-poverty student population, which may require targeted interventions and support to address these areas of concern.
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