Northport Public Schools
Public school districtGrades K–8
Serves Northport.
Students
98
Schools
1
Spent per student
$26,419
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Debt
$0.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Northport Public Schools
- Math proficiency 84 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 88 pts below the state
- Spends 28% more per student than the ME average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.3% since 2020
- Debt of $0.2M, about $1,949 per student
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 81.4%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 85.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$26,419 per student · 28% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 49%Support & administration 44%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 89%State 8%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
113’20
105’21
84’22
90’23
98’24
Down 13.3% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Asian 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.