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.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 223 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
85%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,464
$21,468
Spending / Student
$19,414
$21,062
Best Auburn Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Edward Little High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Grades: 7-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Grades: PK-6
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Walton School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
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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