Top Rankings
Brunswick Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,397 students in Brunswick Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Brunswick Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
602 Schools
# Students
2,397 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Brunswick Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 194 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.24
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
72 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
1,992 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
83%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
173
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,372 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,479
$21,468
Spending / Student
$21,372
$21,062
Best Brunswick Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Maquoit Road
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Brunswick Jr High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Columbia Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Mckeen Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Jordan Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Grades: PK-2
| 616 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brunswick Public Schools School District?
Brunswick Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,397 students.
What is the rank of Brunswick Public Schools School District?
Brunswick Public Schools School District is ranked #60 out of 194 school districts in Maine (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick Public Schools School District?
83% of Brunswick Public Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brunswick Public Schools School District?
Brunswick 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 Brunswick Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,372 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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