Top Rankings
Sanford 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,263 students in Sanford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Sanford School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
3,263 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
255 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sanford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.26
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
45 Students
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
3%
# Black Students
127 Students
8,328 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
2,756 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
85%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
177 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
217
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
205
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
273
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
248
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
202
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
248
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
256
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
280
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
271
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
282
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
266
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,874 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 $22,789 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,874
$21,600
Spending / Student
$22,789
$21,191
Best Sanford School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Margaret Chase Smith
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
248 Twombley Rd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-7586
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
Sanford Pride Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-8454
Grades: PK-4
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Sanford High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Alumni Blvd
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-4050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #44.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52 Spartan Dr
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Sanford, ME 04073
(207) 324-3114
Grades: 5-8
| 923 students
Rank: #55.
Carl J Lamb School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
233 Shaws Ridge Road
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Springvale, ME 04083
(207) 324-8481
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanford School District?
Sanford School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,263 students.
What is the rank of Sanford School District?
Sanford School District is ranked #147 out of 191 school districts in Maine (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford School District?
85% of Sanford School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanford School District?
Sanford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Sanford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,789 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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