School Administrative District 76
Public school districtGrades K–8
Serves Swans Island.
Students
29
Schools
1
Spent per student
$50,826
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
6:1
Free or reduced lunch
48%
What stands out about School Administrative District 76
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Spends 146% more per student than the ME average
- 6 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16% 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$50,826 per student · 146% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 51%Support & administration 43%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 89%State 10%Federal 1%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
25’20
19’21
25’22
23’23
29’24
Up 16% since 2020.
Students
White 86%Two or more races 14%
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.