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Leeds Central School reports academic gains but rising chronic absenteeism; school seeks targeted interventions
Summary
Leeds Central School told the RSU 52 board it exceeded academic growth and proficiency goals in reading and math but saw chronic absenteeism rise; staff plan connection-mapping, welcome protocols and targeted interventions funded by a school-improvement grant.
Leeds Central School (LCS) presented a school report to the RSU 52/MSAD 52 board on Sept. 11 showing improved academic growth and proficiency on NWEA measures but an increase in chronic absenteeism.
The school’s presenter reported that reading growth rose from 36 percent of students meeting growth goals in 2023–24 to 55 percent in 2024–25, and that more students met proficiency targets in reading and math. LCS attributed academic gains in part to a new reading program and professional development paid through its School Improvement Grant; the grant budget fell from about…
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