For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 381 students in Madawaska Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Madawaska Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
381 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madawaska Public Schools, 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,157 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,984 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,157
$21,600
Spending / Student
$22,984
$21,191
Best Madawaska Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Madawaska Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
353 Eleventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3635
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3635
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Public Schools is ranked #108 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Madawaska Public Schools?
88% of Madawaska Public Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Madawaska Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,984 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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