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Saco Public Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,924 students in Saco Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Saco Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
5 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
1,924 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Saco Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)90%
84%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $26,038 is higher than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,449 is higher than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,038
$21,600
Spending / Student
$25,449
$21,191
Best Saco Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saco Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 Buxton Road
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
C K Burns School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
135 Middle Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-5081
Gr: 3-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
75 Beach Street
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 282-1322
Gr: K-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
5 Willey Rd.
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-4505
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-4505
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
36 Tasker St
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Saco, ME 04072
(207) 284-7053
Gr: K-2 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools manages 5 public schools serving 1,924 students.
What is the rank of Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools is ranked #57 out of 182 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Saco Public Schools?
82% of Saco Public Schools students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Saco Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,449 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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