Eastport School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 public schools in Eastport School District, serving 180 students.
- Public school in Eastport School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Maine public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
- The top ranked public schools in Eastport School District are Eastport Elementary School and Shead High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is less than the Maine public school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Eastport School District |
| School District Phone Number | (207)853-2567 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 602 Schools |
| # of Students | 180 Students | 175,788 Students |
| # of Teachers | 19 Teachers | 14,755 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- 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 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (ME) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 53% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| # of American Indian Students | 23 Students | 1,499 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 13% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 2,627 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1 Student | 3,940 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 6,453 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 4% |
| # of White Students | 143 Students | 156,650 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 89% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 195 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 11 Students | 4,424 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 11 | 5,595 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 7 | 12,579 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 11 | 12,547 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 6 | 12,683 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 11 | 13,247 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 4 | 13,340 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 11 | 13,715 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 11 | 13,474 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 7 | 13,797 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 9 | 13,732 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 20 | 12,731 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 22 | 12,700 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 25 | 12,790 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 25 | 12,858 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $36,505 is higher than the state average of $14,488. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $36,661 is higher than the state average of $16,751. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (ME) |
| Total Revenue | $4 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $4 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $36,505 | $14,488 |
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| Spending / Student | $36,661 | $16,751 |
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Eastport School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Eastport Elementary School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank: Bottom 50%100 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207)853-6252
Grades: PK-8 | 88 students
- Shead High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%89 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207)853-6254
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
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