For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 812 students in MSAD 27 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in MSAD 27 School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
812 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MSAD 27 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
93%
85%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,862 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,526
$22,146
Spending / Student
$18,862
$22,012
Best MSAD 27 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Kent Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-3456
Gr: PK-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Valley Rivers Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
84 Pleasant Street
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 7-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fort Kent Community High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
84 Pleasant St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Fort Kent, ME 04743
(207) 834-5540
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MSAD 27 School District?
MSAD 27 School District manages 3 public schools serving 812 students.
What is the rank of MSAD 27 School District?
MSAD 27 School District is ranked #54 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in MSAD 27 School District?
93% of MSAD 27 School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MSAD 27 School District?
MSAD 27 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is MSAD 27 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,862 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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