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Maine Arts Academy School District

11 Goldenrod Lane
Sidney, ME 04330
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Maine Arts Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 237 students in Maine Arts Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
51±¬ÁÏ in Maine Arts Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
237 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maine Arts Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#28 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
≥90%
82%
≥90%
84%
11-19%
37%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.26
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
88%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,494 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,017
$21,600
Spending / Student
$12,494
$21,191

Best Maine Arts Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maine Arts Academy School District?
Maine Arts Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 237 students.
What is the rank of Maine Arts Academy School District?
Maine Arts Academy School District is ranked #28 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maine Arts Academy School District?
88% of Maine Arts Academy School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maine Arts Academy School District?
Maine Arts Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Maine Arts Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,494 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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