Summary:
The city of East Machias, Maine is home to a single elementary school, the Elm Street School-East Machias, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 187 students. The school is part of the East Machias Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The Elm Street School-East Machias has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, dropping from a 4-star rating and ranking of 27 out of 228 elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year to a 3-star rating and ranking of 138 out of 290 elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.7% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 42.25% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which may indicate a more personalized learning environment.
While the school's student population is predominantly white at 98.4%, the lack of racial diversity may raise questions about equity and inclusion within the school. The high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population are areas of concern that the school and district may need to address to ensure the academic success of all students.
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