Top Rankings
Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,179 students in Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏs in Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
8 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
3,179 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
79%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,027
$21,600
Spending / Student
$20,006
$21,191
Best Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Auburn Community School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 Andrew Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 782-4142
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Fairview School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
397 Minot Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-3559
Gr: PK-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
161 Park Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6657
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Sherwood Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-8526
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Washburn School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Lake Auburn Avenue
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-5467
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Edward Little High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
77 Harris Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6652
Gr: 9-12 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
38 Falcon Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 333-6655
Gr: 7-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Walton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 Mary Carroll Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 784-1528
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs?
Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs manages 8 public schools serving 3,179 students.
What is the rank of Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs?
Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #142 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs?
79% of Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs?
Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Auburn 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,006 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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