For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in East Machias School District.
Public School in East Machias School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
194 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
99%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,716
$21,600
Spending / Student
$17,021
$21,191
Best East Machias School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Street School-east Machias
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Jacksonville Road
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8692
East Machias, ME 04630
(207) 255-8692
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Machias School District?
East Machias School District manages 1 public schools serving 194 students.
What is the racial composition of students in East Machias School District?
99% of East Machias School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Machias School District?
East Machias School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is East Machias School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,021 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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