Auburn Public Schools School District

60 Court St 4th Floor
Auburn, ME 04210
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Auburn Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,276 students in Auburn Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Auburn Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
3,276 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
293 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Auburn Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ME)
#170 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Auburn Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
81%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Auburn Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
85%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Auburn Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Auburn Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.24
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
316 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
2,661 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
81%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
127
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
238
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
274
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
227
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,414 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart display total revenue of Auburn Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$64 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart display total spending of Auburn Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,464
$21,468
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Auburn Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,414
$21,062
This chart display average spending per public school student in Auburn Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Auburn Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Edward Little High School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
Math: 81% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
Math: 75% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Grades: 7-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Walton School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Grades: PK-6
| 222 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Auburn Public Schools School District?
Auburn Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,276 students.
What is the rank of Auburn Public Schools School District?
Auburn Public Schools School District is ranked #155 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn Public Schools School District?
81% of Auburn Public Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn Public Schools School District?
Auburn Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Auburn Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,414 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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