Top Rankings
Limestone School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 138 students in Limestone School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Limestone School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more 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
138 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Limestone 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.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.28
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
83%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,616 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,043 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,616
$22,146
Spending / Student
$36,043
$22,012
Best Limestone School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Limestone Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
93 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4742
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4742
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Limestone School District?
Limestone School District manages 1 public schools serving 138 students.
What is the rank of Limestone School District?
Limestone School District is ranked #176 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone School District?
83% of Limestone School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Limestone School District?
Limestone School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Limestone School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,043 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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