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School Administrative District 31

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns

Serves Enfield, Howland, Passadumkeag, Edinburg and Maxfield.

Students
435
Schools
3
Spent per student
$21,075
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
63%
The gist

What stands out about School Administrative District 31

  • School Grade B−: better than 48% of Maine districts
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
  • 9 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 7.4% since 2020

Test scores vs. ME

2020–21
Math proficiency82%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 86.8% · small group: the state reports 90–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$21,075 per student · 2% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 38%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 49%State 36%Federal 14%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
405’20
436’21
435’22
439’23
435’24

Up 7.4% since 2020.

Students
White 97%Hispanic 1%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Towns served

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.

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