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Bristol school district

Public school districtGrades PK–8

Serves Bristol.

Students
189
Schools
1
Spent per student
$15,667
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Debt
$2.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Bristol school district

  • School Grade A: better than 91% of Maine districts
  • Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
  • Spends 24% less per student than the ME average
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Debt of $2.4M, about $12,942 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Solon.

PK–5Solon Elementary SchoolSchool Administrative District 74
6–8Carrabec Community SchoolSchool Administrative District 74
9–12Carrabec High SchoolSchool Administrative District 74

Test scores vs. ME

2020–21
Math proficiency92%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts92%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 86.8% · small group: the state reports 80–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$15,667 per student · 24% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 49%Support & administration 47%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 71%State 17%Federal 12%

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

Enrollment over time
188’20
188’21
186’22
187’23
189’24

About steady.

Students
White 95%Hispanic 3%Asian 1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Two or more races <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.

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