Brunswick School District

46 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,398 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,398 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
15,270 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.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#40 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
59%
49%
87%
84%
47%
37%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,363 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,470
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,363
$21,191

Best Brunswick School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brunswick Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 Columbia Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Dragons Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
44 Mckeen Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Gr: 3-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Jordan Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Gr: PK-2 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,398 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?
82% of Brunswick School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 $21,363 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,398 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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