Summary:
The 04772 zip code area is home to two schools - Dr. Levesque Elementary School and Wisdom Middle High School, both part of Regional School Unit 33/Maine School Admin District 33. While Dr. Levesque Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maine elementary schools, Wisdom Middle High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom 20% of Maine high schools.
Dr. Levesque Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, with 70.77% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60% in Mathematics - significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 21.4%, compared to the high 32% rate at Wisdom Middle High School. In contrast, Wisdom Middle High School's academic performance lags behind, with only 52.38% proficient in ELA and 26.83% in Math.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Dr. Levesque Elementary has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch at 34.33%, compared to 28% at Wisdom. Additionally, both schools have predominantly white student populations, which may limit the diversity of perspectives and experiences within the school communities. Addressing attendance issues and aligning curriculum and instruction across the grade levels could be key focus areas for improvement in the 04772 zip code area.
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