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Eastport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 174 students in Eastport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Eastport School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
174 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 191 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.26
% American Indian
22%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
63%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,109 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 $21,368 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,109
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,368
$21,191
Best Eastport School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastport Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6252
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6252
Grades: PK-8
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Shead High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6254
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastport School District?
Eastport School District manages 2 public schools serving 174 students.
What is the rank of Eastport School District?
Eastport School District is ranked #182 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastport School District?
63% of Eastport School District students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastport School District?
Eastport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Eastport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,368 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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