Top Rankings
Sanford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,250 students in Sanford 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
6 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
3,250 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sanford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 91% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Graduation Rate
91%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,818 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,948 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$65 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,818
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,948
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sanford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Pride Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Carl J Lamb School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
233 Shaws Ridge Road
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Spartan Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Gr: 5-8 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sanford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanford School District?
Sanford School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,250 students.
What is the rank of Sanford School District?
Sanford School District is ranked #143 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford School District?
82% of Sanford School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanford School District?
Sanford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Sanford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,948 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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