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School Comparison

ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
vs.
Van Buren District Secondary Sch

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
  • Van Buren District Secondary Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than ME Sch of Science & Mathematics (12 vs. 0).
  • Van Buren District Secondary Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than ME Sch of Science & Mathematics (26 vs. 15).
  • ME Sch of Science & Mathematics reported a higher graduating cohort than Van Buren District Secondary Sch (26 vs. 20).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Van Buren District Secondary Sch reported a higher chronically absent students than ME Sch of Science & Mathematics (26 vs. 15).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

ME Sch of Science & Mathematics reported a higher graduating cohort than Van Buren District Secondary Sch (26 vs. 20).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Van Buren District Secondary Sch reported a higher dual enrollment than ME Sch of Science & Mathematics (15 vs. 10).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Van Buren District Secondary Sch reported a higher in-school suspensions than ME Sch of Science & Mathematics (12 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

ME Sch of Science & Mathematics reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Van Buren District Secondary Sch (1.9 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at ME Sch of Science & Mathematics

3 metrics were reported by ME Sch of Science & Mathematics. Comparable data for Van Buren District Secondary Sch is missing or suppressed.

AP courses offered
5
AP enrollment
48
Students per counselor
63.7:1

Reported Only at Van Buren District Secondary Sch

1 metric was reported by Van Buren District Secondary Sch. Comparable data for ME Sch of Science & Mathematics is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
17

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
$-0.02
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
$21,498.08
Local revenue share
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
100%
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
14%
State revenue share
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
100%
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
67.9%
Federal revenue share
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
100%
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
18.1%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics
14.7%
Van Buren District Secondary Sch
32%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Aroostook County
$54,254
Aroostook County
$54,254
Poverty rate
Aroostook County
14.4%
Aroostook County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Aroostook County
22.4%
Aroostook County
22.4%
Unemployment rate
Aroostook County
4.2%
Aroostook County
4.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.