Machiasport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 49 students in Machiasport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Machiasport School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (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 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Machiasport School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
How many schools belong to Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District manages 1 public schools serving 49 students.
What is the rank of Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District is ranked #180 out of 193 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Machiasport School District?
88% of Machiasport School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Machiasport School District?
Machiasport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 49 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
