Top Rankings
Brewer School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,490 students in Brewer School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Brewer School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,490 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brewer School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% White
85%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,513 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,793 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$28 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,513
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,793
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Brewer School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewer Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Pendleton Street
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 404-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Brewer High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 Center St
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Brewer, ME 04412
(207) 989-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brewer School District?
Brewer School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,490 students.
What is the rank of Brewer School District?
Brewer School District is ranked #47 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brewer School District?
85% of Brewer School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brewer School District?
Brewer School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Brewer School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,793 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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