C−
School Administrative District 37
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 5 towns
Serves Milbridge, Addison, Harrington, Columbia and Columbia Falls.
Students
631
Schools
4
Spent per student
$21,241
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Debt
$0.4M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about School Administrative District 37
- School Grade C−: better than 17% of Maine districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 13 pts below the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Debt of $0.4M, about $604 per student
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency81%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts83%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)74%
State average 86.8%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,241 per student · 3% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 44%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 51%State 39%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
649’20
664’21
691’22
659’23
631’24
About steady.
Students
White 81%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 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.