Summary:
The 04861 zip code is home to a single middle school, Oceanside Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Regional School Unit 13 district.
Oceanside Middle School has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, ranking as high as 44th out of 96 middle schools in Maine in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating, but dropping to 61st out of 92 middle schools in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating. The school's academic performance is mixed, with stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.15%) compared to the district (68.46%) and state (63.84%) averages, but lower proficiency in Math (38.44% vs. 49.87% district, 49.38% state) and Science (48.15% vs. 35.14% district, 36.18% state). Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.
Despite these challenges, Oceanside Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 to 1, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 44.81%, indicating the need for targeted resources and support to ensure these students have the opportunity to succeed.
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