Summary:
The 04963 zip code area is home to two elementary schools, Ralph M Atwood Primary School and Williams Elementary School, both part of the Regional School Unit 18 district. While the schools serve different grade levels, they share some similarities, such as student-teacher ratios slightly below the state average, but also face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates.
Williams Elementary School has a more extensive school ranking history, with rankings between 94th and 156th out of 288-290 Maine elementary schools, and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, Williams Elementary School had higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, but lower proficiency in Science. However, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates fell behind the district and state averages in all three subjects.
Both schools have similar student-teacher ratios of 12.2, which is slightly lower than the state average. However, the chronic absenteeism rates are high for both schools, at 23.4% for the 2023-2024 school year. This may indicate challenges with student engagement and attendance that warrant further investigation and support. Overall, the elementary schools in the 04963 zip code area demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support student success.
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