Northport School District

56 Bayside Rd
Northport, ME 04849
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 84 students in Northport School District.
Public Schools in Northport School District have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Maine public school average of 0.25.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
84 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

This School District
State Average (ME)
#204 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Northport   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northport   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.
≥50%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northport   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.
60-69%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.25
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
7,509 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
78 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
93%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
9
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
10
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
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 $45,107 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,107 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Northport   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
$4 MM
$3,549 MM
This chart displays total spending of Northport   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
$45,107
$21,438
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Northport   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
$42,107
$21,032
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Northport   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 Northport School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Drinkwater School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Grades: K-8
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Northport School District?
Northport School District manages 1 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport School District?
93% of Northport School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northport School District?
Northport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Northport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,107 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 56% over four school years.

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥50%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Quick Links