South Bristol Public Schools School District

767 Main Street 1-a
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in South Bristol Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in South Bristol Public School School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
602 Schools
# Students
74 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

South Bristol Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 194 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#28 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Bristol Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Bristol Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Bristol Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
37%
(19-20)
≥50%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.24
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
3%
# Black Students
n/a
7,214 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
73 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
99%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
11
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
5
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,554 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,959 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Bristol Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Bristol Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,554
$21,468
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Bristol Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$28,959
$21,062
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Bristol Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Bristol Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2024 State Route 129
South Bristol, ME 04568
(207) 644-8177
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Bristol Public Schools School District?
South Bristol Public Schools School District manages 1 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of South Bristol Public Schools School District?
South Bristol Public Schools School District is ranked #29 out of 194 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bristol Public Schools School District?
99% of South Bristol Public Schools School District students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bristol Public Schools School District?
South Bristol Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is South Bristol Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,959 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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