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Sanford Public Schools 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,167 students in Sanford Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Sanford Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
602 Schools
# Students
3,167 Students
168,497 Students
# Teachers
281 Teachers
15,480 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Sanford Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 194 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.24
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,329 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
49 Students
2,339 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
4,874 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
57 Students
7,214 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,786 Students
147,216 Students
% White Students
88%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
183 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
5,342 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
5,574
# Students in K Grade:
254
12,475
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
11,590
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
12,236
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
12,033
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
12,024
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
12,302
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
12,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
252
13,168
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
13,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
271
12,869
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
12,678
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
12,771
# Students in 12th Grade:
288
12,832
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,507 is higher than the state median of $21,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,479 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,507
$21,468
Spending / Student
$23,479
$21,062
Best Sanford Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Grades: PK-4
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford Pride Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Sanford High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #44.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Spartan Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Grades: 5-8
| 962 students
Rank: #55.
Carl J Lamb School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 Shaws Ridge Road
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sanford Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-2942
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanford Public Schools School District?
Sanford Public Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,167 students.
What is the rank of Sanford Public Schools School District?
Sanford Public Schools School District is ranked #150 out of 194 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Sanford Public Schools School District?
88% of Sanford Public Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanford Public Schools School District?
Sanford Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Sanford Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,479 is higher than the state median of $21,062. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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