Top Rankings
Ellsworth 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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,261 students in Ellsworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Ellsworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,261 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ellsworth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.6%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.28
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
85%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,975 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,510
$22,146
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,975
$22,012
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ellsworth School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellsworth Elementary-middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6241
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6241
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Hancock County Technical Center
Vocational School
112 Boggy Brook Road
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9729
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-9729
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,261 students.
What is the rank of Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District is ranked #114 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellsworth School District?
85% of Ellsworth School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellsworth School District?
Ellsworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Ellsworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,975 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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