Madawaska Public Schools School District
School District · Madawaska, Maine
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Madawaska Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madawaska 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.
Madawaska Middle/high School
Madawaska · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madawaska Elementary School
Madawaska · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#42 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,104
+$3,248 vs Maine median
District size
381 students
Smaller than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Madawaska Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madawaska Middle/high School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Madawaska Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madawaska Public Schools
Madawaska Public Schools is a Madawaska, Maine school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 381 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. District-level spending was $22,104 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Madawaska Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Madawaska Middle/high School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Madawaska Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 52.4% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Madawaska Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madawaska Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Madawaska Public Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Madawaska
- Total Enrollment
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- District spending per student
- $22,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madawaska Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Madawaska Public Schools is 6.6/10. 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 Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Public Schools's district-level spending was $22,104 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 Madawaska Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madawaska Public Schools is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madawaska Public Schools?
Madawaska Middle/high School is the highest-rated school in Madawaska Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Madawaska Public Schools?
Across schools in Madawaska Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
How we rate schools
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- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
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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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