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Madawaska School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 381 students in Madawaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Madawaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
2 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
381 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madawaska School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 191 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,157 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,984 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,157
$21,600
Spending / Student
$22,984
$21,191
Best Madawaska School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Madawaska Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 Eleventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3635
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3635
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madawaska School District?
Madawaska School District manages 2 public schools serving 381 students.
What is the rank of Madawaska School District?
Madawaska School District is ranked #91 out of 191 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madawaska School District?
88% of Madawaska School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madawaska School District?
Madawaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Madawaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,984 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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