Saco Public Schools School District
School District · Saco, Maine
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Evaluating Saco Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saco Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Saco Middle School
Saco · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
C K Burns School
Saco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Maine rank
#13 of 108
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Maine avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,163
+$1,307 vs Maine median
District size
2,806 students
Much larger than Maine median
Top-Rated Schools in Saco Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saco Middle School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | C K Burns School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saco Public Schools
Saco Public Schools is a Saco, Maine school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,806 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. The district invests $20,163 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Saco Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Saco Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Saco Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 55.6% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Saco Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saco Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Saco Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Maine
- City
- Saco
- Total Enrollment
- 2,806
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saco Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Saco Public Schools is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saco Public Schools?
Saco Public Schools spends $20,163 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saco Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saco Public Schools is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saco Public Schools?
Saco Middle School is the highest-rated school in Saco Public Schools with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Saco Public Schools?
Across schools in Saco Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saco Public Schools compare to other districts in Maine?
Saco Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maine by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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Compare Saco 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 54/msad 54 (8)
- Rsu 18 (8)
- Rsu 09 (8)
- Augusta Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 40/msad 40 (7)
- South Portland Public Schools (7)
- Rsu 57/msad 57 (7)
- Rsu 60/msad 60 (7)
- Rsu 75/msad 75 (7)
- Rsu 01 - Lkrsu (7)
- Rsu 22 (7)
- Rsu 71 (7)
- Biddeford Public Schools (6)
- Sanford Public Schools (6)
- Scarborough Public Schools (6)
- Rsu 11/msad 11 (6)
- Rsu 79/msad 01 (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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