South Bristol school district
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves South Bristol.
Students
63
Schools
1
Spent per student
$23,138
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
What stands out about South Bristol school district
- Math proficiency 14 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts below the state
- Spends 12% more per student than the ME average
- 7 students per teacher
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency95%
State average 81.3% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Reading / language arts95%
State average 85% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 86.8% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$23,138 per student · 12% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 49%Support & administration 47%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 87%State 11%Federal 3%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
64’20
74’21
56’22
59’23
63’24
About steady.
Students
White 90%Hispanic 3%Asian 3%Two or more races 3%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.