Top Rankings
Athens 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 111 students in Athens 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 Athens School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
111 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens 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.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 189 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
99%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,568 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,847 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,568
$21,600
Spending / Student
$23,847
$21,191
Best Athens School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Community School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8 Fox Hill Road
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens School District?
Athens School District manages 1 public schools serving 111 students.
What is the rank of Athens School District?
Athens School District is ranked #12 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens School District?
99% of Athens School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens School District?
Athens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Athens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,847 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
