Top Rankings
Orrington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 346 students in Orrington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Orrington School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
346 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Orrington School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2020-21) âš COVID-19 impacted16.9%
22%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
% White
95%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,601 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,058 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,601
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,058
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Orrington School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center Drive School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 School Street
Orrington, ME 04474
(207) 825-3697
Orrington, ME 04474
(207) 825-3697
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orrington School District?
Orrington School District manages 1 public schools serving 346 students.
What is the rank of Orrington School District?
Orrington School District is ranked #62 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orrington School District?
95% of Orrington School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orrington School District?
Orrington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Orrington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,058 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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