Summary:
Madawaska Public Schools in Maine has one elementary school, Madawaska Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 and has an enrollment of 222 students. While the school has a predominantly white student population, its academic performance on state assessments is below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 99th out of 210 Maine elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 204th out of 290 in 2022-2023.
Madawaska Elementary School's academic struggles are further compounded by a high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, nearly half of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a high-need community that may require additional resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by these students.
Overall, while Madawaska Public Schools has only one elementary school, the data suggests that Madawaska Elementary School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, student attendance, and serving a high-need population. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the school's outcomes and better serve its students.
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