Summary:
The 04950 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Main Street Middle School and Madison Elementary School) and 1 high school (Madison Junior/Senior High School) - all part of the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with the elementary schools showing some promising results, particularly Main Street Middle School, while the high school and the overall district performance indicate a need for improvement.
Main Street Middle School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.31%) and Mathematics (44.05%) compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. This school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. In contrast, Madison Junior/Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine high schools, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects than the state averages.
The data also reveals high rates of chronic absenteeism across all three schools, ranging from 23.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population. The elementary schools, with their lower student-teacher ratios, appear to have stronger academic performance, suggesting that smaller class sizes and more individualized attention may be beneficial for student learning in this high-need area.
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