Top Rankings
Lewiston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,312 students in Lewiston 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 Lewiston School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
5,312 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
477 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lewiston 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 73% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Graduation Rate
73%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
45%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
42%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,464 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,496 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$119 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$109 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,464
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$20,496
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Lewiston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 College Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4160
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Farwell Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
84-110 Farwell St
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4190
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 1,709 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Lewiston Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Central Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4180
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4180
Gr: 7-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Thomas J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
151 North Temple Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4140
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Montello School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
407 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4150
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Robert V. Connors Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bartlett Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4130
Gr: PK-6 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Lewiston Regional Technology Center
Vocational School
156 East Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4144
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4144
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewiston School District?
Lewiston School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,312 students.
What is the rank of Lewiston School District?
Lewiston School District is ranked #182 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewiston School District?
45% of Lewiston School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewiston School District?
Lewiston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Lewiston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,496 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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