Top Rankings
Augusta Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,133 students in Augusta Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Augusta Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less 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
7 Schools
601 Schools
# Students
2,133 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Augusta 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
85%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.24
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
65 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
33 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,919 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
90%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
78
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
151
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
158
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,459 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,076 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,459
$21,468
Spending / Student
$18,076
$21,062
Best Augusta Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lillian Parks Hussey School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12 Gedney Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2461
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Cony
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Lincoln Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2483
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Cony Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Farrington School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
249 Eastern Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2480
Grades: K-6
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Sylvio J Gilbert School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16 Sunset Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Technical Center
Vocational School
40 Pierce Drive Suite # 1
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2475
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2475
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Augusta Public Schools School District?
Augusta Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,133 students.
What is the rank of Augusta Public Schools School District?
Augusta Public Schools School District is ranked #174 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta Public Schools School District?
90% of Augusta Public Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Augusta Public Schools School District?
Augusta Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Augusta Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,076 is less than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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