Madawaska School District

328 St. Thomas Street Suite 20
Madawaska, ME 04756
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

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

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 2021-2022 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)
#40 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Madawaska   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madawaska   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.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madawaska   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.
40-44%
37%
(20-21)
≥90%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Madawaska   School District and public school graduation rate of Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.26
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
335 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
88%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
20
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Madawaska   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
$9 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of Madawaska   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
$24,157
$21,600
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Madawaska   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
$22,984
$21,191
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Madawaska   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 Madawaska School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madawaska Middle/high School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 Seventh Ave
Madawaska, ME 04756
(207) 728-3371
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Madawaska Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 Eleventh Ave
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 2021-2022 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 381 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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