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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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 90 students in Northport School District.
Public Schools in Northport School District have a diversity score of 0.15, which is less than the Maine public school average of 0.26.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
90 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
82%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.26
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,264 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,182 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,863 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
n/a
8,328 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
83 Students
143,337 Students
% White Students
92%
86%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
154 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
6,344 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,300
# Students in K Grade:
10
11,591
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
11,941
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
12,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
11,987
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
12,501
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
12,500
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
12,284
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
12,587
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
12,758
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,450
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
12,696
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
12,731
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
12,478
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,100 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,300 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,617 MM

Spending
$4 MM
$3,549 MM

Revenue / Student
$42,100
$21,600

Spending / Student
$39,300
$21,191

Best Northport School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Drinkwater School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northport School District?
Northport School District manages 1 public schools serving 90 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport School District?
92% of Northport School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 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 8:1, 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 $39,300 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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