B−
Bethlehem School District
Public school districtGrades PK–6
Serves Bethlehem.
Students
142
Schools
1
Spent per student
$26,450
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
What stands out about Bethlehem School District
- School Grade B−: better than 52% of Maine districts
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Spends 14% more per student than the NH average
- 11 students per teacher
Test scores vs. NH
2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 37.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 51.7%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,450 per student · 14% above NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 33%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 65%State 25%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
142’20
140’21
151’22
140’23
142’24
About steady.
Students
White 85%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 6%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
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.