Top Rankings
Saco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,942 students in Saco School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Saco School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
1,942 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
167 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saco 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 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.28
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
4%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
9%
5%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
85%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,457 is higher 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 $27,250 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$53 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,457
$22,146
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,250
$22,012
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Saco School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
C K Burns School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Gr: 3-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Beach Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
5 Willey Rd.
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-4505
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-4505
Gr: PK | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Gr: K-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saco School District?
Saco School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,942 students.
What is the rank of Saco School District?
Saco School District is ranked #57 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saco School District?
79% of Saco School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco School District?
Saco School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Saco School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,250 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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