Top Rankings
South Bristol School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts 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 63 students in South Bristol School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in South Bristol School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
63 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bristol School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
91%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,365 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,714 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$3,685 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$3,663 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,365
$22,146
Spending / Student
$36,714
$22,012
Best South Bristol School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(207) 644-8177
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bristol School District?
South Bristol School District manages 1 public schools serving 63 students.
What is the rank of South Bristol School District?
South Bristol School District is ranked #16 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bristol School District?
91% of South Bristol School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bristol School District?
South Bristol School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is South Bristol School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,714 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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