Southport school district
Public school districtGrades K–6
Serves Southport.
Students
16
Schools
1
Spent per student
$42,500
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
4:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
What stands out about Southport school district
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Spends 106% more per student than the ME average
- 4 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 48.4% since 2020
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency90%
State average 81.3% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Reading / language arts90%
State average 85% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$42,500 per student · 106% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 38%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 89%State 9%Federal 2%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
31’20
25’21
19’22
18’23
16’24
Down 48.4% since 2020.
Students
White 100%
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.