Summary:
The 04963 zip code is home to a single middle school, Messalonskee Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked in the top half of Maine middle schools, indicating a relatively strong performance compared to its peers. However, the school's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates above the district (Regional School Unit 18) and state averages in English Language Arts, but below in Mathematics and Science.
Messalonskee Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which is slightly lower than the state average, suggesting a favorable staffing level. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rate of 29.91% indicates a relatively high proportion of students from lower-income families, which can present additional challenges and may require targeted support and resources. One area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is significantly higher than desired and may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Overall, Messalonskee Middle School appears to be a relatively strong-performing middle school within its district, but it also faces some challenges, such as underperformance in certain subject areas and high chronic absenteeism. Addressing these areas could help the school improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its student population.
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