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Orrington school district

Public school districtGrades PK–8

Serves Orrington.

Students
346
Schools
1
Spent per student
$14,071
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
31%
The gist

What stands out about Orrington school district

  • School Grade A−: better than 75% of Maine districts
  • Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts below the state
  • Spends 32% less per student than the ME average
  • 14 students per teacher

Test scores vs. ME

2020–21
Math proficiency88%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts88%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 86.8% · small group: the state reports 50–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$14,071 per student · 32% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 45%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 46%State 50%Federal 4%

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

Enrollment over time
356’20
345’21
361’22
354’23
346’24

About steady.

Students
White 95%Hispanic 2%Asian 1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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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