Brunswick Public Schools School District

46 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 10%)
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 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 85% 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
601 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 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#83 out of 223 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Brunswick Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
84%
81%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brunswick Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
85%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brunswick Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Brunswick Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart display total revenue of Brunswick Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart display total spending of Brunswick Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,479
$21,468
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Brunswick Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,372
$21,062
This chart display average spending per public school student in Brunswick Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brunswick Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
116 Maquoit Road
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Brunswick Jr High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 Columbia Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Mckeen Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Grades: 3-5
| 526 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Jordan Ave
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 #70 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : 88% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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