For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in Jonesboro School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Jonesboro School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
600 Schools
# Students
53 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Jonesboro 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.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.25
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
7,509 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
48 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
90%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
5
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
2
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,170 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,170 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,170
$21,438
Spending / Student
$23,170
$21,032
Best Jonesboro School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 School Road
Jonesboro, ME 04648
(207) 434-2602
Jonesboro, ME 04648
(207) 434-2602
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District manages 1 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District is ranked #130 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro School District?
90% of Jonesboro School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Jonesboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,170 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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