Summary:
Regional School Unit 73 in Maine has only one middle school, Spruce Mountain Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment scores, is below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting strong student engagement.
Spruce Mountain Middle School has a student population of 358, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (95.25%). The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (57.82%), indicating a relatively low-income student population. The school's student-teacher ratio is 13.7, which is a positive indicator of the level of individual attention students may receive.
While Spruce Mountain Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates below the state average, the school's low chronic absenteeism rate and demographic information provide a more nuanced understanding of the school's context. As the only middle school in Regional School Unit 73, the focus should be on identifying and addressing the specific challenges the school faces to improve student outcomes and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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