Madawaska School District

328 St. Thomas Street Suite 20
Madawaska, ME 04756
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 367 students in Madawaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Madawaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
367 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madawaska 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#78 out of 189 school districts
(Top 50%)
46%
49%
85-89%
84%
40-44%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
87%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,079 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,861 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,079
$21,739
Spending / Student
$23,861
$21,327

Best Madawaska School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Madawaska Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
353 Eleventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3635
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madawaska School District?
Madawaska School District manages 2 public schools serving 367 students.
What is the rank of Madawaska School District?
Madawaska School District is ranked #110 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Madawaska School District?
87% of Madawaska School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $23,861 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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