Athens Public Schools School District
School District · Athens, Maine
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Athens Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Athens Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Athens Community School
Athens · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$19,027
+$171 vs Maine median
District size
113 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Athens Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens Community School | 9.3 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Athens Public Schools
Athens Public Schools is a Athens, Maine school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 113 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $19,027 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Athens Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Athens Community School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Athens Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.8% and ELA proficiency of 73.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Athens Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athens Public Schools with test data.
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Athens
- Total Enrollment
- 113
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- District spending per student
- $19,027NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athens Public Schools?
Athens Public Schools has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Athens Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Athens Public Schools is 9.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Athens Public Schools?
Athens Public Schools's district-level spending was $19,027 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athens Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athens Public Schools is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athens Public Schools?
Athens Community School is the highest-rated school in Athens Public Schools with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Athens Public Schools?
Across schools in Athens Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Athens Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Portland Public Schools (17)
- Bangor Public Schools (10)
- Rsu 17/msad 17 (10)
- Auburn Public Schools (8)
- Lewiston Public Schools (8)
- Rsu 03/msad 03 (8)
- Rsu 06/msad 06 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 54/msad 54 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 05 (6)
- Rsu 10 (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 13 (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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