Top Rankings
Jefferson Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 235 students in Jefferson Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Jefferson Public School have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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
235 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
97%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,583 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,783 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,583
$21,600
Spending / Student
$21,783
$21,191
Best Jefferson Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Village School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Washington Rd
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 549-7491
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Public Schools?
Jefferson Public Schools manages 1 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Public Schools?
Jefferson Public Schools is ranked #70 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Public Schools?
97% of Jefferson Public Schools students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Public Schools?
Jefferson Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Jefferson Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,783 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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