Top Rankings
Brunswick 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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,413 students in Brunswick 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 Brunswick School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
2,413 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brunswick 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.3%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
79%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,703 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 $21,588 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,703
$22,146
Spending / Student
$21,588
$22,012
Best Brunswick School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Columbia Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Dragons Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
44 Mckeen Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Gr: 3-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Jordan Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Gr: PK-2 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,413 students.
What is the rank of Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District is ranked #42 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 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 School District?
79% of Brunswick School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Brunswick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,588 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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