Brunswick School District

46 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Brunswick School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,398 students in Brunswick School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Brunswick School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
2,398 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Brunswick 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Brunswick   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brunswick   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brunswick   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
37%
92%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Brunswick   School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.26
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
59 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
3%
# Black Students
74 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
1,963 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
82%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
105
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
184
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
185
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
175
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
176
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
174
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,470 in this school district is less 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 $21,363 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Brunswick   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$51 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of Brunswick   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,470
$21,600
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Brunswick   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,363
$21,191
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Brunswick   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Brunswick School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brunswick High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71 Dragons Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1910
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Brunswick Jr High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
65 Columbia Avenue
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1930
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Mckeen Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1960
Grades: 3-5
| 508 students
Rank: n/an/a
75 Jordan Ave
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 319-1970
Grades: PK-2
| 638 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,398 students.
What is the rank of Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District is ranked #59 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 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 graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brunswick School District?
82% of Brunswick School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brunswick School District?
Brunswick School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Brunswick School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,363 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85% (Top 30%)
  • : 87% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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