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Jefferson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Jefferson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Jefferson School District 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
215 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson School District, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
97%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,112 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,791 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,112
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,791
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jefferson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District manages 1 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District 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 School District?
97% of Jefferson School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson School District?
Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,791 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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