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Wiscasset School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 364 students in Wiscasset School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Wiscasset School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black 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
2 Schools
593 Schools
# Students
364 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wiscasset 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 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.8%
28.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.28
Showing 2009–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
92%
85%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,418 is higher than the state median of $22,146. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,286 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$3,685 MM
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$10 MM
$3,663 MM
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,418
$22,146
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$27,286
$22,012
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wiscasset School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiscasset Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
83 Federal Street
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wiscasset Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(207) 882-7722
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wiscasset School District?
Wiscasset School District manages 2 public schools serving 364 students.
What is the rank of Wiscasset School District?
Wiscasset School District is ranked #150 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wiscasset School District?
92% of Wiscasset School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wiscasset School District?
Wiscasset School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Wiscasset School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,286 is higher than the state median of $22,012. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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