Top Rankings
Winthrop 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 are 3 public schools serving 806 students in Winthrop 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 Winthrop School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
806 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winthrop 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 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.28
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
85%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,226 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 $20,148 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,226
$22,146
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,148
$22,012
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Winthrop School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winthrop Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Winthrop Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23 Highland Ave
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Winthrop High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Rambler Road
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Winthrop, ME 04364
(207) 377-2228
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District manages 3 public schools serving 806 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District is ranked #58 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 Winthrop School District?
92% of Winthrop School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winthrop School District?
Winthrop School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Winthrop School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,148 is less than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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