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Machiasport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Machiasport 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 Machiasport School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% 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
57 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Machiasport 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-79%
82%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.5%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
100%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-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 $30,404 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 213% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,175 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 221% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$30,404
$22,146
Spending / Student (20-21)
$28,175
$22,012
Best Machiasport School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort O'brien School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
492 Port Road
Machiasport, ME 04655
(207) 255-4575
Machiasport, ME 04655
(207) 255-4575
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District manages 1 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District is ranked #178 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Machiasport School District?
100% of Machiasport School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Machiasport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,175 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 221% over four school years.
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