Summary:
Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58 is home to a single middle school, Day Mountain Regional Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 154 students. This standout school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency, and ranks 28th out of 96 middle schools in Maine, earning a 4-star rating from School Digger.
Day Mountain Regional Middle School's diverse student population, with 88.96% White, 5.19% Hispanic, 0.65% Native American, 0.65% Pacific Islander, and 4.55% two or more races, is an asset. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.9% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 50.65% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Overall, Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58 is home to a high-performing middle school that stands out for its academic achievements, diversity, and small class sizes, but also faces socioeconomic challenges that may require targeted interventions and support to address the high chronic absenteeism rate.
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