Top Rankings
Northport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 98 students in Northport School District.
Public School in Northport School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority 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
98 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.6%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
94%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $39,857 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,939 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$39,857
$22,146
Spending / Student
$35,939
$22,012
Best Northport School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edna Drinkwater School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northport School District?
Northport School District manages 1 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport School District?
94% of Northport School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northport School District?
Northport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Northport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,939 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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