Top Rankings
Saco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 585 students in Saco School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Maine.
Public Middle School in Saco School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public middle school average of 82%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 85% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public middle school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
206 Schools
# Students
1,897 Students
54,513 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
5,095 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Saco School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 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 decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.22
# American Indian Students
4 Students
694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
37 Students
635 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
67 Students
1,571 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
143 Students
1,768 Students
% Black Students
8%
3%
# White Students
1,608 Students
48,068 Students
% White Students
85%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
55 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
1,722 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
912
# Students in K Grade:
186
1,647
# Students in 1st Grade:
207
1,690
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
1,691
# Students in 3rd Grade:
205
1,691
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
1,977
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
4,197
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
10,305
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
1,127
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
1,178
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
1,093
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
1,102
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,409 is higher than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,811 is higher than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,409
$21,438
Spending / Student
$25,811
$21,032
Best Saco School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis 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.
