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Winthrop school district

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Winthrop.

Students
806
Schools
3
Spent per student
$20,349
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
30%
Debt
$0.4M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Winthrop school district

  • School Grade A: better than 85% of Maine districts
  • Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
  • 11 students per teacher
  • Debt of $0.4M, about $468 per student

Test scores vs. ME

2020–21
Math proficiency93%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts92%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 86.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$20,349 per student · 1% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 45%Support & administration 51%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 54%State 40%Federal 5%

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

Enrollment over time
801’20
845’21
831’22
819’23
806’24

About steady.

Students
White 92%Black 3%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

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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